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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.

Lioness next to her kill of a giraffe
Lion eating a Hippo

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are lions breeding habits?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

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

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

Why do some males have black manes?

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

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions attack elephants?

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

How do lions kill their prey?

Can lions swim?

Are lions territorial?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions scavenge?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions communicate well?