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 is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do leopards roar?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do lions scavenge?
What do porcupines eat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
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