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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
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Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How often do elephants give birth?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Why do some males have black manes?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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