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?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do porcupines eat?
How big can hippos get?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are Serval endangered?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are impalas endangered?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is an impala?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are hippos dangerous?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
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