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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


Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

When do young lions become independent?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are lions territorial?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions attack elephants?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions scavenge?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Can lions climb trees?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

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

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

Do lions often become man eaters?

Can lions swim?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions communicate well?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions move around during the day?