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 the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are Servals social animals?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What do porcupines eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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Do lions communicate well?
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What is the lifespan of an impala?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What is an Eland?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
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What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
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