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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


How do lions kill their prey?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions swim?

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

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

When do young lions become independent?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions have enemies?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Why do some males have black manes?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

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

Do lions communicate well?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?