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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Servals social animals?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How big are porcupines?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do impalas eat?
Do baboons migrate?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How big can hippos get?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?