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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How fast can impalas run?
What does a Serval eat?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
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