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.
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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