Which habitat to lions prefer?
They favour open woodland, open grassland savanna and thick bush and scrub. They tend to avoid true desert and rainforest. In the Kruger they occur mainly in the central plains where there is an abundance of prey species.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do leopards roar?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do they attack other predators?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What do Elands look like?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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