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 hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is an Aardwolf?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How long do Suni live?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is a Honey Badger?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do elephants have good memories?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do hippos eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Suni endangered?
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