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
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions eat carrion?
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When do young lions become independent?
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What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
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Can lions climb trees?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is an Eland?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
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