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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do porcupines eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do leopards roar?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How fast can Elands run?
What is a Suni?
How long do Suni live?
Are hippos dangerous?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do impalas eat?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How big are porcupines?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What do Elands eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do elephants give birth?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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