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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions territorial?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Elands dangerous?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is a Serval?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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Do elephants have good memories?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do Suni have any predators?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What do impalas eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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