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 is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions swim?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How big are porcupines?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What does a Serval eat?
How big can hippos get?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is a hippo?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How fast can Elands run?
What is a Suni?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is a Klipspringer?
How do lions kill their prey?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
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