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 preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Are leopards territorial?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Why do some males have black manes?
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Is leopard cub mortality high?
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Which habitat to lions prefer?
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Do Suni have any predators?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
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What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is a Serval?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are impalas endangered?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
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