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 lions breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is a Honey Badger?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is a hippo?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Elands dangerous?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do they attack other predators?
What do impalas eat?
How fast can impalas run?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do lions eat carrion?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
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