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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How big do Serval get?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can the female lion roar?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do Elands eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How fast can hyaena run?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is an Aardwolf?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
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