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 have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
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What are the leopards breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is an Eland?
Do lions communicate well?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What does a Serval look like?
How fast can impalas run?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Suni endangered?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are impalas endangered?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do lions move around during the day?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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