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 speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is a Serval?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are Servals social animals?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How big do Serval get?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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