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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


What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Can lions swim?

How large is the average lion pride?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions have enemies?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

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

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions eat carrion?

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

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions communicate well?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

When do young lions become independent?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are honey badgers dangerous?

Do lions have enemies?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

Are Elands dangerous?

Are leopards territorial?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

Do lions move around during the day?

Why do some males have black manes?

What is a Serval?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

What do Suni eat?

What is an impala?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

How do Elephants Communicate?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

What does a Serval look like?

Are Suni social animals?

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

How do lions kill their prey?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

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

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

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

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?

Are cheetahs territorial?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?