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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What does a Serval eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do baboons migrate?
What is an impala?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Servals social animals?
What is a Klipspringer?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do elephants have good memories?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
What is a Suni?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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