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 lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
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How big do Serval get?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
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What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Giraffes sleep?
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What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do hippos eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Suni social animals?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are leopards territorial?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Serval endangered?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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