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 move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How big do Serval get?
Do Suni have any predators?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is an impala?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Warthogs fast?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Can lions climb trees?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How long do Suni live?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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