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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 lions scavenge?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions communicate well?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions have enemies?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Can the female lion roar?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions attack elephants?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Can lions climb trees?

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

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Why do some males have black manes?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


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

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

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

What are the main physical features of the leopard?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

What is an impala?

Can lions climb trees?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

How fast can Elands run?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How big do Serval get?

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?

Are Suni social animals?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What do Klipspringers eat?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

What is an Aardwolf?

Are leopards territorial?