Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
There are records of lions that have been killed by sable antelope, kudu, African buffalo, giraffes, snakes and even porcupines. When a lion attempts to kill a porcupine, quills may become lodged in its mouth or paws, causing eventual death from infection or starvation.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Can the female lion roar?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What does a Serval eat?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How big can hippos get?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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