Do lions attack elephants?
Elephant calves have occasionally been attacked by lions when no adults were present. However, a fully grown elephant is more than a match for any pride of lions.
It has been reported from Botswana that elephants up to 15 years old have been killed by lions. The possibility of elephants of this age being handicapped in one way or another should not be excluded.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is an impala?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
What is an Aardwolf?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
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Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are lions territorial?
Do elephants have good memories?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Giraffes sleep?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How fast are cheetahs?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
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