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?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How big do Serval get?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do cheetahs eat?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is a Klipspringer?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do elephants have good memories?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can lions swim?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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