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 have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How fast can hyaena run?
What do impalas eat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do leopards roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What does a Serval look like?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are impalas endangered?
How fast are cheetahs?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Elands dangerous?
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