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
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do elephants have good memories?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How fast can impalas run?
How big are porcupines?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are Elands dangerous?
How big can hippos get?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What do Suni eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
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