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
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is an impala?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What does a Serval eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How fast can Elands run?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What does a Serval look like?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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