7 Animals That Can Kill A Lion
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16 Sept 2025
Lions might be the apex predators, but they are far from invincible. Here are 7 animals that can take down a lion, as per the BBC.
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Other lions
Interspecies killings are quite common in lion prides. For territory and dominance puproses, a lion can kill another lion.
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Hyenas
Since lions and hyenas often hunt for the same prey, they end up in conflicts. A pack of hyenas can pin down a lion.
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African wild dog
Solely due to their large numbers and aggresiveness, African wild dogs can plot a lion kill.
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Elephants
Known as gentle giants, elephants can get pretty aggressive when threatened. With their sharp tusks and strong trunk, they can inflict deadly wounds.
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Cape buffalo
These stocky animals can defend themselves against lions and even take them down, owing to their sharp horns.
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Hippopotamus
They are the number one deadliest large land mammal, killing an estimated 500 people per year in Africa. A lion might not survive a 1v1 against a hippo.
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Nile crocodile
Crocodiles usually don't go fishing for lions, but if the opportunity arises, they will not hesitate to go for them.
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