Can lions swim?
Although they do not readily take to water, they can swim and it is not uncommon for them to cross a river. Tourists have reported watching two females swim across the Sabie River to join a male on the other side.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do impalas eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What do porcupines eat?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is a Serval?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is an impala?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
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