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
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What do Suni eat?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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What does a Serval look like?
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Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How big are porcupines?
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