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 lions breeding habits?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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Can lions swim?
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Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
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Do lions eat carrion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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