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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?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How large is the average lion pride?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Can lions swim?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions scavenge?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Can the female lion roar?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are lions territorial?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do lions eat carrion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Can lions climb trees?

What are lions breeding habits?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?