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 purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can lions climb trees?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Warthogs fast?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do impalas eat?
What do Elands eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Serval endangered?
Do baboons migrate?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What does a Serval look like?
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