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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


Can lions swim?

What are lions breeding habits?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions eat carrion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can lions climb trees?

How do lions kill their prey?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions have enemies?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

What do impalas eat?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

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

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

What is a Honey Badger?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

What do porcupines eat?

Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?

Can lions swim?

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

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

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

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

How big can hippos get?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

When do young lions become independent?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

How fast can hyaena run?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?