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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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Are Porcupines rodents?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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What do porcupines eat?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
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