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
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
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How fast can cheetahs run?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
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What is a Honey Badger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
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Do lions scavenge?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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How do spotted hyenas hunt?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do baboons migrate?
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Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
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