Sep 16, 2023
These pack hunters use their teamwork and stamina to chase and harass lions until the lions are exhausted. Once the lion is worn down, the wild dogs can nip at it and deliver fatal bites, often focusing on the lion's hindquarters.
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Ambushing lions at the water's edge, crocodiles drag them into the water with their immense strength. Powerful jaws and a drowning grip make it difficult for lions to escape, and they rely on their crushing bite to overpower the lion.
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When threatened, Cape buffaloes can form a defensive circle around calves or injured members. Lions attempting to prey on them can be charged, gored, or even killed by the sharp horns, and the buffalo's collective defence is a formidable obstacle for the lions.
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Hyena clans work together to confront lions at carcasses. They outnumber lions, and their persistent attacks can result in stealing food or even injuring/killing lions, particularly cubs or weaker individuals. They use their strong jaws and scavenging tactics to wear down lions.
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In rare confrontations, adult elephants may charge lions to protect their young. With their size and strength, they can send lions fleeing or deliver a deadly stomp, and the sheer mass of an elephant is a daunting deterrent for lions.
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Hippopotamuses, despite their herbivorous diet, are highly territorial and aggressive. If lions encroach on their territory or come near water, hippos can charge with incredible speed and bite with powerful jaws, using their aggression as a means of defence.
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Although it's uncommon, giraffes can use their strong legs and hooves to kick lions if they feel threatened. Lions may try to ambush young giraffes, but adult giraffes can defend themselves by delivering swift and powerful kicks.
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Occasionally, leopards may prey on lion cubs or lone lions. Their agility and stealth make them effective ambush predators when targeting vulnerable individuals, and they rely on the element of surprise to subdue their prey.
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Lions may be injured while attempting to hunt porcupines. Porcupines' quills can embed themselves in a lion's face or paws, causing pain and infection, making them a prickly prey that can defend itself effectively.
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They usually scavengers, rarely feast on lion carcasses. Their powerful jaws and sharp teeth enable them to tear through flesh, even that of large animals like lions, and their scavenging habits lead them to exploit opportunities when lions are unable to defend their kills.
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