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

Visitors should always keep a safe distance from dangerous mammals, such as lions and elephants, and follow the advice of park rangers and guides. It is important not to approach or provoke the animals, and to give them space to move freely.

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What does a Serval look like?

What is a Serval?

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

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

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Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

How do elephants use their tusks?

How big can hippos get?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

What is the lifespan of an impala?

Do Suni have any predators?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

Do Hyaenas run in packs?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?

Are impalas endangered?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

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

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

Do lions have enemies?

What do Elands look like?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How big are porcupines?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

What is an impala?

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

Can lions climb trees?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?



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