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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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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