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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions communicate well?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is a hippo?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do Suni live?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is a Serval?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is an impala?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are Elands dangerous?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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