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What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Visitors should always keep a safe distance from dangerous mammals, such as lions and elephants, and follow the advice of park rangers and guides. It is important not to approach or provoke the animals, and to give them space to move freely.

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do Buffalo have good memories?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Are Warthogs fast?

How do elephants use their tusks?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How big are porcupines?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What do cheetahs eat?

What is a Honey Badger?

Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?

What do spotted hyenas eat?

Are cheetahs territorial?

What are the main physical features of the leopard?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

Are impalas endangered?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is a Serval?

Can lions climb trees?



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