What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Normally giraffes will be the largest prey attacked by lions. Cases have been reported of lions successfully attacking weakened and old hippos on dry land as well as diseased and disabled rhinos.
Healthy, adult hippos or rhinos are more than a match for a lion, or even a pride of lions, and are therefore seldom attacked.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
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