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 eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do porcupines have any predators?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do lions have enemies?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is a hippo?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Can lions climb trees?
Are impalas endangered?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do Suni have any predators?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do baboons migrate?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do Suni live?
Are Servals social animals?
Do they attack other predators?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are leopards territorial?
What is a Klipspringer?
How fast are cheetahs?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are hippos dangerous?
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