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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 the female lions do most of the hunting?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions attack elephants?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Can the female lion roar?

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

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are lions territorial?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions have enemies?

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

Why do some males have black manes?

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

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

When do young lions become independent?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Can lions swim?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions scavenge?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions move around during the day?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions communicate well?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How often do female lions produce cubs?