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 far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is an Eland?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How big can hippos get?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Elands eat?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?