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
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Elands look like?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are Serval endangered?
Are Suni endangered?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How fast can impalas run?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What does a Serval look like?
What is a Suni?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?