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
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How long do Suni live?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Suni eat?
Do leopards roar?
When do young lions become independent?
What does a Serval eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do hippos eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is a hippo?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What do Elands eat?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
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