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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 it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do lions scavenge?

Can lions climb trees?

Can lions swim?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Can the female lion roar?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions eat carrion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions move around during the day?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions communicate well?

Are lions territorial?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?