Lions will also kill domestic cattle and ostriches. Lions like to eat the animal's soft entrails first and then move on to the rest of the animal. After eating, a lion can drink up to 10 gallons of water. The lion has no natural enemies other than parasites. Lions and hyenias are not the best of friends, however, the biggest hyenia is no match for a lion.
Most lions have worms and are known for their high cub mortality rate.
Lionesses begin reproducing at about 2.5 to 3 years of age. They reproduce once per year at any time of the year. A litter usually consists of 3 to 6 cubs after a gestation of 108 days. Cubs are weaned after about 3 months. Some lions acquire the habit of eating people.