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
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can the female lion roar?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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