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Lions are the enemy of elephants because lions have been known to hunt and kill baby elephants. In fact, large groups of lions have learned how to successfully hunt and kill adult elephants who are not in the company of other adult elephants who will help protect them.

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Do elephants and lions live in Africa?

Yes elephant and lions live in africa because there is an african elephant.Yes, lions live in the Savannah, tall grass areas which is also in Africa. Lions can live in different tall grass areas too, but they do live in Africa.African Elephants live in Africa, but Asian Elephants live in Asia. Elephants can live in different Savannah areas too, but mainly yes in Africa


Are lions afraid of fire?

Just like humans all animals are afraid of fire. Wild animals such as lions can smell the smoke from the fire long before it is even close to them and they know they are in danger and will find a safer place.


What Eats elephats?

Humans are the only predator that a elephant has. ADDENDUM: Humans are not elephants' only predator. Elephants are also hunted by lions, hyenas and wild dogs. Elephant calves are far more vulnerable to attacks from these predators and are frequently taken from the mother if there are no other adult elephants to help her defend her offspring. Large groups of lions have learned how to attack and kill juvenile elephants who have wandered away from the herd and lone adult elephants, too. These carnivores have to have large enough numbers and be hungry enough, though, to risk such a dangerous undertaking.


Do elephants have predators?

yes


How many lions are there compared to elephants in Africa?

As of recent estimates, there are approximately 20,000 to 25,000 lions in Africa, while the African elephant population is estimated to be around 400,000 to 600,000. This means that elephants outnumber lions by a significant margin, roughly 20 to 30 times more elephants than lions. The populations of both species are threatened by habitat loss and poaching, but elephants face more severe declines, especially in certain regions.