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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


Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can the female lion roar?

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

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

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are lions breeding habits?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions attack elephants?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions eat carrion?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Is lion cub mortality high?

When do young lions become independent?

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

Are lions territorial?

Do lions communicate well?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions have enemies?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions scavenge?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is an Eland?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

How do lions kill their prey?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

How fast can cheetahs run?

How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?

Are Elands dangerous?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

Do baboons migrate?

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

Do lions have enemies?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

How fast can impalas run?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?

Are Blue wildebeest endangered?

What do impalas eat?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

What is an Aardwolf?

Do baboons have a specific breeding time?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?