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 communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can the female lion roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do porcupines eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How big are porcupines?
Do Suni have any predators?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do baboons migrate?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do lions eat carrion?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
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