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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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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Do lions attack elephants?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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Do elephants have good memories?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
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Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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