4 Animals That Can Defeat A Lion In A Fight
Though lions are termed the king of the jungle because of their superiority over other predators but the jungle king can sometimes be bullied or killed by other species of animal.
Lions (male and female) are afraid of large mammals like giraffes, hippos, and elephants, but they are also afraid of their day-to-day prey. Every time a hunt takes place, their prey animals are going to try their best to resist. Fear of humans is now a key factor that drives lion behavior, studies find.
Below are four animals that can easily defeat or kill a lion:
1. Hippopotamus
This animal could easily defend itself from a lion and even a group of lions. The hippo has an enormous tooth that can crush a lion with a bite. Hippos are very strong and fast to attack a lion.
Since a single bite from a hippo can crush a lion as if it is nothing, lions can only hunt a hippo in a bigger group.
2. Gorilla
Silverback Gorillas are one of the strongest and most intimate animals on the planet. The large primates can lift over ten times their body weight and with the rare exception of a leopard, have no natural predators.
However, a gorilla is a mighty foe with more stamina and fearsome strength. Its will to fight will last much longer than a male lion’s and if it gets its hands upon a solid branch, it can put a beating on its feline combatant.
3. Rhinoceros
Rhinos are ancient animals with massive body structures. It is very difficult for a lion to take down an adult black rhino in a one-to-one battle.
If there is a battle between a Rhino and a Lion, the result will be exciting and full of anticipation. The Rhino could charge at the Lion and send it flying into the air. Therefore, the rhino would win the fight. It’s most likely that the Rhino knocks the lion out with its large horns.
4. Giraffe
A giraffe can kick in any direction and in a manner of ways, and its kick can not only kill a lion but has even been known to decapitate (behead) it.
Though other animals can easily defeat the lion in a fight, examples include crocodiles, African elephants, buffalos, and hyenas.
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