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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


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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What are lions breeding habits?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

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

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions eat carrion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions often become man eaters?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

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

Can lions swim?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions communicate well?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

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

Can the female lion roar?

Are lions cannibalistic?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?