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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How big are porcupines?
What is a hippo?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are Suni endangered?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are leopards territorial?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is a Honey Badger?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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