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 have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How big can hippos get?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is an impala?
What is an Eland?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are impalas endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Suni social animals?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Elands look like?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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