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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions communicate well?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are Elands dangerous?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How big are porcupines?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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