Lions Try to Avoid Swimming

A painting of two lions

It is a rarity for you to see lions swimming. This is because they are just like any other cat, and they do not like to be wet. There are only a few instances when lions will actually swim. For example, if there is a carcass in the water of a drowned animal, lions will dive into the water to retrieve the prey. This is because lions typically have to wait a couple of days before they can get a good meal. A drowned animal is well worth the swim that they will have to take into the water. Lions will also swim when it is very necessary, such as if they have to move with the herds in order to survive.