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 eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How fast can hyaena run?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are Servals social animals?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What do Elands look like?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do they attack other predators?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do elephants have good memories?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What does a Serval look like?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Suni eat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
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