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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are Servals social animals?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How long do Suni live?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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