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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 information on the Lion
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is a Suni?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are Serval endangered?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do Suni eat?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Sub Topics of: "Mammals"
Giraffe
Honey Badger
Pangolin
Elephant
Porcupine
Buffalo
Warthog
Cheetah
Mosquito
Baboons
Monkey
Bushbaby
Leopard
Hyena
Impalas
Porcupines
Aardwolves
Serval
Brown Hyena
Mountain Reedbuck
Blue Wildebeest
Suni
Eland
Spotted Hyena
Hippo
Klipspringer
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