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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 are the normal causes of death in lions?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How large is the average lion pride?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

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

Are lions territorial?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Can lions climb trees?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions move around during the day?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions often become man eaters?