Can lions survive in deserts?

Even though brothers and sisters to the savannah lions that we all know, these lions have evolved over countless generations to withstand the harsh Namib Desert. Why are they so unique? To survive, these lions can live without water for extended periods. read more

To survive, these lions can live without water for extended periods. The little moisture they do take in is obtained from the blood of their prey. To find their prey, they need to travel very long distances in search of food. read more

Field studies by Dr. Flip Stander have shown that the lions of the Namib, which live mostly at the northern edge of the desert, can survive in extreme conditions, feeding on gemsbok, ostriches, and seals captured along the Skeleton Coast. read more

To survive, these lions can live without water for extended periods. read more