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
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do porcupines eat?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are lions territorial?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do leopards roar?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Serval endangered?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is an Eland?
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