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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Do lions eat carrion?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Can lions swim?
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Are honey badgers dangerous?
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What is a Blue wildebeest?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Do baboons migrate?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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Do elephants have good memories?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
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