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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


Can lions swim?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions eat carrion?

When do young lions become independent?

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

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

Are lions cannibalistic?

Can the female lion roar?

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

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions communicate well?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can lions climb trees?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions scavenge?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are lions territorial?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How large is the average lion pride?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do Suni have any predators?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

Are Porcupines rodents?

What is a Suni?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

What is an Aardwolf?

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

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How big do Serval get?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

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

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

What do cheetahs eat?

What does a Serval eat?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

What is a hippo?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

What is an impala?

What is a Honey Badger?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

When do hyaenas hunt?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?