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.
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How big can hippos get?
Do baboons migrate?
Are lions territorial?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is an Aardwolf?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
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How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do lions communicate well?
What does a Serval eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How big do Serval get?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are leopards territorial?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
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