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
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Why do some males have black manes?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
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