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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


When do young lions become independent?

How large is the average lion pride?

What are lions breeding habits?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Can lions swim?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions attack elephants?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions eat carrion?

Can the female lion roar?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

Are lions territorial?

Do lions communicate well?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions scavenge?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions move around during the day?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

What threats do Brown Hyenas face?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How often do elephants give birth?

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?

Are Serval endangered?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

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

Do baboons migrate?

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

What is a Blue wildebeest?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

What do hippos eat?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are Suni social animals?

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What do Suni eat?

How fast can impalas run?

Do lions scavenge?

Do leopards roar?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

How long do Suni live?

How do spotted hyenas hunt?

Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions eat carrion?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

How much does a leopard eat per day?