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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


Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

When do young lions become independent?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions scavenge?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Can the female lion roar?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions attack elephants?

Can lions swim?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are lions territorial?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions move around during the day?