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 lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do leopards roar?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Can lions climb trees?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Suni endangered?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Can the female lion roar?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is a Brown Hyena?
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