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
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is an impala?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do leopards roar?
What does a Serval eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How long do Suni live?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Can lions climb trees?
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