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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Suni social animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Suni endangered?
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