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
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How fast can Elands run?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What does a Serval look like?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What do Elands look like?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
When do hyaenas hunt?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is a Suni?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
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