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?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do Elands eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is an Aardwolf?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
How big do Serval get?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
What does a Serval eat?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
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