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 attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions communicate well?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can impalas run?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Are Suni endangered?
What does a Serval eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do porcupines eat?
How fast can hyaena run?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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