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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do hippos eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How fast can impalas run?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is an Aardwolf?
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