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Can lions swim?

Although they do not readily take to water, they can swim and it is not uncommon for them to cross a river. Tourists have reported watching two females swim across the Sabie River to join a male on the other side.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

When do young lions become independent?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions move around during the day?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

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

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are lions territorial?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

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

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions communicate well?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Why do some males have black manes?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

Do leopards mark their territories?

How do elephants use their tusks?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

How big do Klipspringers get?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

Are Suni endangered?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What is a Brown Hyena?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How fast can impalas run?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

What is an Eland?

What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

Do Giraffes sleep?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

What do Klipspringers eat?

Are cheetahs territorial?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are Suni social animals?