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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions communicate well?
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When do young lions become independent?
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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
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