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
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What do Elands eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is a Serval?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How often do elephants give birth?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
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