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 have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do they attack other predators?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How big can hippos get?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What do Elands eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
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