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 do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are leopards territorial?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do Suni eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is a Serval?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
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