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
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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