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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can the female lion roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is an impala?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What do Suni eat?
Do Suni have any predators?
How do Elephants Communicate?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What do hippos eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Suni endangered?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How large is the average lion pride?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
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