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
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do Elands eat?
Are impalas endangered?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
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Are Elands dangerous?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is an impala?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do impalas eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is a Suni?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
What do hippos eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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