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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do Elands eat?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are Serval endangered?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What does a Serval look like?
How often do elephants give birth?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What does a Serval eat?
Are lions territorial?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is a Serval?
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