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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Warthogs fast?
Do they attack other predators?
How big are porcupines?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How long do Suni live?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are hippos dangerous?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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