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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are impalas endangered?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Do Suni have any predators?
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Do Buffalo have good memories?
How fast are cheetahs?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are leopards territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
Are Suni social animals?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is a Suni?
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