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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
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Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Serval endangered?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Do they attack other predators?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What is an Aardwolf?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
When do young lions become independent?
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Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
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