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 is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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What is a Klipspringer?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
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Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
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