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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have enemies?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
Are Serval endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Suni eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is a Serval?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?