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
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions move around during the day?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
What do Suni eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do impalas eat?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
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