Do lions have enemies?
Apart from man and other lions, adult lions do not have natural enemies that would attack them. It has been reported that hyenas and occasionally Africa wild dogs have killed old and severely incapacitated lions. Quite a number of cubs that are concealed while adult females are hunting are probably killed by hyenas, African wild dogs and jackals. Elephants and buffalo have been know to kill lions in confrontations that are usually initiated by the lion.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
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How big are porcupines?
Can the female lion roar?
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What do spotted hyenas eat?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are leopards territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is an Eland?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are Suni endangered?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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