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
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do Elands eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do lions scavenge?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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