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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
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How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is a Klipspringer?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How fast can Elands run?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do baboons migrate?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are Warthogs fast?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What do Suni eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are lions breeding habits?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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