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
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
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How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
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What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
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