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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 female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

Do lions scavenge?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions move around during the day?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Why do some males have black manes?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How do lions kill their prey?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions have enemies?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

When do young lions become independent?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

How far can cheetah run at top speed?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

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

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

Are Elands dangerous?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What do Elands look like?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are leopards territorial?

Do lions communicate well?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do baboons migrate?

How large is the average lion pride?

What is an Eland?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

How big are porcupines?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

Are Blue wildebeest endangered?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?