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
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do Elands look like?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is a hippo?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How fast can Elands run?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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