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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


Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Can lions swim?

Do lions attack elephants?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are lions breeding habits?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions communicate well?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Can the female lion roar?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions scavenge?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are lions territorial?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can lions climb trees?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How large is the average lion pride?

When is the best time for spotting lion?