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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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