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?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do lions have enemies?
What is a hippo?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do porcupines eat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How fast can hyaena run?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do they attack other predators?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?