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Do they attack other predators?

Not often, but old, weakened lions occasionally fall prey to hyenas, and even young and healthy cheetahs and leopards could be attacked. Being opportunists, they will readily attack and kill the young of many predators that are left hidden while the mother is out hunting.
Hyenas attacking a pride of Lions - Kruger Park

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