Animals that hunt lions in the wild

Here are 5 animals that hunt lions in the wild

Hyenas often scavenge on lion kills, but occasionally, groups of hyenas can overwhelm and kill lions, especially if the lions are old

Hyenas

Nile crocodiles can pose a threat to lions, particularly when they come to drink at water bodies. Crocodiles can ambush and kill lions if they come too close.

Crocodile

Male lions sometimes kill cubs of rival males to eliminate competition and bring the lionesses back

Other Lions

Buffalo can be very aggressive towards lions, especially when protecting their group. They can injure or kill lions with their powerful horns.

Buffalo

Humans are the biggest threat to lions through poaching 

Humans

Humans pose the greatest threat through poaching and habitat destruction.

These dynamics highlight the dangers lions face from both nature and human activity.