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
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions scavenge?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
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Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
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How fast can impalas run?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What do hippos eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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When do young lions become independent?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
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Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How big are porcupines?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do Suni eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How fast can hyaena run?
How long do Suni live?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
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