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
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How fast can impalas run?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Suni endangered?
Do Suni have any predators?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a hippo?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are leopards territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
How long do Suni live?
Do lions attack elephants?
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