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
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
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How fast are cheetahs?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do Suni have any predators?
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Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can the female lion roar?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
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Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions move around during the day?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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