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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Why do some males have black manes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Suni have any predators?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Can lions swim?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do porcupines eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is a Honey Badger?
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