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?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
How fast can Elands run?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What do hippos eat?
Can the female lion roar?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
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