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 normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is an Aardwolf?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do Suni live?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is an Eland?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is a Suni?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is a Klipspringer?
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