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 attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are leopards territorial?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What does a Serval look like?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is a hippo?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is a Klipspringer?
How fast can impalas run?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
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