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
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do lions attack elephants?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What does a Serval eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What does a Serval look like?
How long do Suni live?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Suni eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can lions swim?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
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