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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


Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

When do young lions become independent?

Are lions territorial?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Can lions climb trees?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions attack elephants?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions communicate well?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions have enemies?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

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

Is lion cub mortality high?

Can lions swim?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions scavenge?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

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

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

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do leopards mark their territories?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

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

How much does a leopard eat per day?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

What are some fun facts about Elephants?

What do porcupines eat?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

What is the lifespan of an impala?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

Do baboons migrate?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

What is an Eland?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

Are leopards territorial?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

How fast can Elands run?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What threats do Brown Hyenas face?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

How big are porcupines?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

How do elephants use their tusks?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

Are Suni endangered?