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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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions eat carrion?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

When do young lions become independent?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions have enemies?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions attack elephants?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions communicate well?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions scavenge?

What are lions breeding habits?