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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 lions kill their prey quickly?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are lions territorial?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Why do some males have black manes?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

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

Do lions move around during the day?

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

Do lions have enemies?

Can lions swim?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions eat carrion?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are lions breeding habits?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

How do Elephants Communicate?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

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

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What is a hippo?

How fast are cheetahs?

What does a Serval eat?

Are lions territorial?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

Do baboons migrate?

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

Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are Servals social animals?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What do Suni eat?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

How big do Klipspringers get?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

Are Suni endangered?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?