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.
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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