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 the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are lions cannibalistic?
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What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
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Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
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