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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


How large is the average lion pride?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can the female lion roar?

Can lions swim?

Do lions scavenge?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Can lions climb trees?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How do lions kill their prey?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Why do some males have black manes?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What are lions breeding habits?

When do young lions become independent?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions eat carrion?

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

Do lions kill their prey quickly?