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 lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are Servals social animals?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do leopards roar?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do elephants use their tusks?
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