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 lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Servals social animals?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What do impalas eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do elephants have good memories?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are leopards territorial?
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