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
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How long do Suni live?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are Suni endangered?
Are Serval endangered?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How fast can Elands run?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Servals social animals?
What does a Serval eat?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are Suni social animals?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do cheetahs eat?
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