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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 the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions eat carrion?

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

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions cannibalistic?

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

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are lions territorial?

Can lions climb trees?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

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

Do lions communicate well?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?