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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


Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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

Do lions have enemies?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions move around during the day?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

When do young lions become independent?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions climb trees?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Can lions swim?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Are Suni social animals?

Do leopards roar?

Do lions have enemies?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What is an Eland?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

How big can hippos get?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

How long do Honey Badgers live?

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

How big do Serval get?

What do cheetahs eat?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

How fast can impalas run?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

Can lions swim?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

How often do elephants give birth?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?