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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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How large is the average lion pride?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
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Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How long do Suni live?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
What is a Serval?
Are hippos dangerous?
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What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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What does a Serval look like?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is a Klipspringer?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How fast are cheetahs?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do Elands eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do Suni eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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