Do crocodiles eat lions?

Lions have been observed hunting and eating crocodiles, even if other prey species are available.
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Do crocodile attack lions?

"Lions are wary of crocodiles and will generally avoid the water to stay away from crocs," writes NatGeo TV. "Occasionally, crocodiles have been known to attack lions while they drink at the water's edge (but lions are also known for attacking and eating baby crocodiles)."
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What animal eats crocodiles?

Due to the large size and highly aggressive nature of these apex predators, adult crocodiles have very few predators within their natural environments with the exception of occasional takings by big cats such as lions, jaguars and tigers.
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Do crocodiles eat tigers?

Though crocodiles and tigers do come in contact this is the first time that a crocodile has stalked and hunted a tiger in the mangroves. The tigress was aged about 8-10 years.
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Who eats a lion?

No predators hunt lions to eat them; however, they do have a few natural enemies, such as hyenas and cheetahs. Hyenas compete with lions for food and often try to steal their kills. Humans are another major enemy and are the largest threat to wild lion populations.
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Can a croc take down a lion?

The crocodile is simply too large and powerful for the lion to defeat. If the crocodile was able to ambush a lion that was drinking out water from a river, then the fight would be over immediately. The crocodile would drag the lion under and easily kill it.
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Who would win hippo or crocodile?

A hippo would win a fight against a crocodile. Although crocodiles are large, powerful creatures, they cannot kill a fully grown hippo. Hippos are large, roundish animals that are much taller than crocodiles. The only place they would be vulnerable to attack is their legs.
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Do bears fight lions?

A bear would win a fight against a lion. Bears have the advantage in just about every aspect, from size to offensive capabilities. The only time that a lion would win is if it managed to sneak up and ambush a bear, leaping onto it and biting into its head with such power that it shattered the skill.
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Do crocodiles eat cheetahs?

Crocodiles are so powerful that even some of the predators like lions, cheetahs or tigers approach any pond or river in a forest cautiously because of their fear. A video has surfaced on the internet recently, showing how a crocodile devoured a cheetah cub, which had gone to the water's edge for a drink.
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Can crocodile beat tiger?

On the land, crocodile's chances for survival are almost impossible, and a tiger's strength, speed, and ferocity make it easy to kill a crocodile. Thus, the competition favors the great tiger, the strongest and largest big cat.
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Will a croc attack a rhino?

The herbivore can easily defeat the reptile on land. The only option for the Nile Croc of Africa is to flee on its belly while on land. But it can oppose a threat to the giant rhinoceros inside water holes. Often crocs attack the injured prey or the unattended rhino calf.
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Who would win crocodile or alligator?

Crocodile: Who Would Win in a Fight? Crocodiles win the fight because they're bigger, stronger, and more aggressive than alligators. Although the chances of them meeting are not great due to population differences and ranges, a match between these two heavyweights could happen in southern Florida.
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Do hyenas eat lions?

Hyenas, on the other hand, often kill baby lions. These predators hunt lions and eat lion cubs both to show dominance and to simply have some food on their table. Adult lions are tougher to kill for hyenas since they can easily overpower an entire pack.
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Who would win crocodile or anaconda?

A crocodile would beat an anaconda in a fight. A fully grown crocodile is simply too big and strong for an anaconda to kill. Even in an ambush situation, the anaconda would struggle to wrap enough of its body around the crocodile to inhibit its movement and crush it.
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Who would win crocodile or shark?

A great white shark would win a fight against a saltwater crocodile. These deadly creatures are incredibly powerful, but the great white shark has an amazing advantage in the water. Not only would this animal probably notice the crocodile first, but it also has the speed to land a devastating attack.
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Who would win lion vs Jaguar?

With its huge size and power, the lion would overwhelm and beat the jaguar. That doesn't mean the jaguar can't get away if it decides to retreat early in the fight. The jaguar is much faster than the lion, but it will still lose the fight.
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What is stronger male lion or tiger?

According to a conservation charity called Save China's Tigers, “Recent research indicates that the tiger is indeed stronger than the lion in terms of physical strength… A tiger is generally physically larger than a lion. Most experts would favor a Siberian and Bengal tiger over an African lion.”
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Will a tiger beat a lion?

However, a lion coalition of 2–3 males would have a clear advantage over a lone tiger. A group of 2–4 female lions would have a similar advantage over a lone tigress. They conclude that while one on one, a tiger would certainly best a lion, in the wild the lion pride could hold their own against the solitary tiger.
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What animal kills lions the most?

#1: Elephant — Big Body and a Big Brain

It's no surprise that these animals can kill a lion. That's why lions mostly target elephant calves — and it's why these social creatures have developed protective habits to keep their young safe.
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Do cheetahs eat lions?

Young lions cannot dominate cheetahs, and they do not go out hunting. They learn stalking and hunting at this stage and pick up behaviors from their mothers. Cheetahs will never try to kill and eat lions. So, there are no predators in the wild that can kill and eat lions.
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