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
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Are lions territorial?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
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Are Elands dangerous?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Do they attack other predators?
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Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What is an Eland?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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