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 often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions communicate well?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are leopards territorial?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can lions climb trees?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is an impala?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How big are porcupines?
Can lions swim?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How fast can Elands run?
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