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
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
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 communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do porcupines eat?
When do young lions become independent?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Serval endangered?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do leopards roar?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are lions territorial?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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