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 are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Suni social animals?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are lions territorial?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Warthogs fast?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do elephants have good memories?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do baboons migrate?
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