Lions may be some of the most majestic creatures on the planet and the king of the jungle, that doesn’t mean that they’re the apex predator everywhere they go. There are a bunch of species that have, over the centuries, reached a point where they no longer accept the royal status that lions have been given and have attacked, injured, and even successfully killed them.
Let’s take a look at some animals that are capable of killing lions.
Black Mambas
Despite both species knowing to avoid one another, sometimes things happen. And when things happen between a black mamba and a lion, it’ll usually be the former that wins, purely for the potency and speed of its venom.
Hyenas
The Lion King already taught us that spotted hyenas are no laughing matter, but the reality is far more brutal. When these bad boys gang up on something, even lions themselves aren’t safe from their aggression. They’re vicious creatures that will simply gang up on and overwhelm their prey.
Hippos
The hippopotamus is one of the most aggressive creatures on the planet and due to its sheer force and size, it can easily overpower even a lion. The lions will usually target the hippo calves but will soon run into a full-grown hippo to teach them the error of their ways.
