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
Can lions climb trees?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
How fast can impalas run?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Suni eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How often do elephants give birth?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are lions territorial?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do Suni have any predators?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
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