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 use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What do impalas eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do leopards roar?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is a Honey Badger?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do Elands look like?
How big are porcupines?
What do Suni eat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are lions territorial?
Are Warthogs fast?
What do Elands eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
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