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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


Which habitat to lions prefer?

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

Are lions cannibalistic?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

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

Are lions territorial?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions move around during the day?

Can lions swim?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Can the female lion roar?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

When do young lions become independent?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions scavenge?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?

Why do some males have black manes?

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

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

When do young lions become independent?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

Can lions climb trees?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

Do leopards roar?

How fast can impalas run?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What do hippos eat?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are Suni social animals?

Are cheetahs territorial?

What is a Klipspringer?

How long do Suni live?

What is a Mountain Reedbuck?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

What do cheetahs eat?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

What does a Serval look like?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

Do lions scavenge?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

How do spotted hyenas hunt?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do porcupines have any predators?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?