What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Normally giraffes will be the largest prey attacked by lions. Cases have been reported of lions successfully attacking weakened and old hippos on dry land as well as diseased and disabled rhinos.
Healthy, adult hippos or rhinos are more than a match for a lion, or even a pride of lions, and are therefore seldom attacked.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why do some males have black manes?
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