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
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What does a Serval look like?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Suni social animals?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is an Eland?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How big do Serval get?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do hippos eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
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