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
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is an impala?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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