Gemsbok, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe and zebra are significantly preferred. Lions are well known for being greedy and will hunt animals even when they are not hungry. Lions are the main cause of death for hyenas Yes Lions don't eat hyenas. Surprisingly, lions do not munch on hyenas, the back is a vulnerable part of an animal's body, as it is less protected by bones or muscles, and so it can be easier for the lion to grab hold of its prey.