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 long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How big do Serval get?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is a Klipspringer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are Servals social animals?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How fast can impalas run?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are leopards territorial?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is a hippo?
What do Elands eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
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