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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


Do lions often become man eaters?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

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

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Why do some males have black manes?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions eat carrion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

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

At what age are lions sexually mature?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are lions territorial?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions scavenge?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Can the female lion roar?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions communicate well?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Can lions swim?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?