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 the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are Porcupines rodents?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How big do Serval get?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do Suni have any predators?
What do porcupines eat?
Are Suni social animals?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is a Serval?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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