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
When do young lions become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are Serval endangered?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do Elands look like?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How big do Serval get?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
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