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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do impalas eat?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What do Suni eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How big can hippos get?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Can the female lion roar?
What do cheetahs eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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