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 kill only when they are hungry?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can impalas run?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Suni eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
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