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 far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is a Serval?
What is a hippo?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do hippos eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do leopards roar?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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