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Do lions hide during rainy weather?

They tend to hide in thickets, often sitting in a hunched position with their backs in the direction from which the rain is coming. Lioness sitting in the Rain - Kruger Park Hostel

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions move around during the day?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Why do some males have black manes?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions eat carrion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are lions breeding habits?

Can lions climb trees?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are lions territorial?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

When do young lions become independent?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can lions swim?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

How do lions kill their prey?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions communicate well?

What do impalas eat?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

Are Elands dangerous?

Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What are some fun facts about Elephants?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What do spotted hyenas eat?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

What are lions breeding habits?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

How big are porcupines?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What do Klipspringers eat?

When do hyaenas hunt?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What does a Serval look like?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are lions territorial?

Are Suni social animals?