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 all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do leopards roar?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What do porcupines eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How big can hippos get?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is a Klipspringer?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How big are porcupines?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do impalas eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How fast can impalas run?
Do lions often become man eaters?
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