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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do they attack other predators?
What are lions breeding habits?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is an Eland?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are hippos dangerous?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is an impala?
Are Suni endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
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