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
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do lions have enemies?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is a Suni?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Suni eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is a hippo?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Elands eat?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How long do Suni live?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do baboons migrate?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do impalas eat?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are leopards territorial?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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