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
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is an Eland?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do lions attack elephants?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How long do Suni live?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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