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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What do porcupines eat?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
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