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
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
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Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do impalas eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do porcupines eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
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