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 is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Elands look like?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are lions territorial?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Servals social animals?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What do porcupines eat?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
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