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
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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Are Suni social animals?
What is a Serval?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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Can cheetahs climb trees?
What does a Serval look like?
Do leopards roar?
What is a Suni?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are Porcupines rodents?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Servals social animals?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How big do Klipspringers get?
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