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 kill only when they are hungry?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions eat carrion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions scavenge?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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What is a Serval?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast can hyaena run?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Can the female lion roar?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How fast can Elands run?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can lions swim?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do they attack other predators?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is a Klipspringer?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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