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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


How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions communicate well?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Can lions swim?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Why do some males have black manes?

When do young lions become independent?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

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

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions scavenge?

Are lions territorial?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are lions breeding habits?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

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

Can lions climb trees?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are lions cannibalistic?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


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

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Are Warthogs fast?

Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?

Are hippos dangerous?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

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

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?

How far can cheetah run at top speed?

Can Serval be kept as pets?

What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What does a Serval eat?

What do Brown Hyenas eat?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

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

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?

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

What do Klipspringers eat?

Are Servals social animals?

Are leopards territorial?

Do leopards mark their territories?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?