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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 young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions eat carrion?

Can the female lion roar?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions scavenge?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions communicate well?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Can lions climb trees?

How large is the average lion pride?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Can lions swim?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is a Serval?

Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?

Are Servals social animals?

When do young lions become independent?

Are impalas endangered?

Are Suni endangered?

Do Hyaenas run in packs?

How big can hippos get?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

Are Blue wildebeest endangered?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

Do leopards roar?

What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?

What do Brown Hyenas eat?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?