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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 lions often become man eaters?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions attack elephants?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Are lions territorial?

Can the female lion roar?

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

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions move around during the day?

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

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How large is the average lion pride?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Can lions climb trees?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

When do young lions become independent?