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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


How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions attack elephants?

Can lions swim?

Do lions move around during the day?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions have enemies?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are lions breeding habits?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Can lions climb trees?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

When do young lions become independent?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions communicate well?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?