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
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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