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?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Servals social animals?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are Warthogs fast?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
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