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 communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are Elands dangerous?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do leopards roar?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How fast can impalas run?
How fast can Elands run?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Suni eat?
Do baboons migrate?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
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