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 large is the average lion pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are Servals social animals?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How big do Serval get?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions have enemies?
Are impalas endangered?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Elands eat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
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