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.
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Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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