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
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is an Eland?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do leopards roar?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
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