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
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do leopards roar?
Do baboons migrate?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can the female lion roar?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are Suni social animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Can lions swim?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do hippos eat?
Are impalas endangered?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
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