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 the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How big are porcupines?
Do elephants have good memories?
How fast are cheetahs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How long do Suni live?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What do hippos eat?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How big do Serval get?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
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