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
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
How do lions kill their prey?
How fast can impalas run?
What is a Serval?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What does a Serval look like?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do elephants have good memories?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do baboons migrate?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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