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 all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
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What do Elands eat?
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How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Are impalas endangered?
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What do Elands look like?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
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What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
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