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?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Suni eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do leopards roar?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How big can hippos get?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are hippos dangerous?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
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