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
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do hippos eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
What do impalas eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How fast can Elands run?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Servals social animals?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
What do Suni eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do leopards roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
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