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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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What is a hippo?
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What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do impalas eat?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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