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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have enemies?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is an Eland?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is a hippo?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are Servals social animals?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can lions swim?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is a Serval?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
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