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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


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

Why do some males have black manes?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can lions swim?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are lions breeding habits?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?