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 lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions swim?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
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Can cheetahs climb trees?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
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What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How big are porcupines?
When do hyaenas hunt?
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What is an Aardwolf?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
What is an impala?
What do Elands eat?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do leopards roar?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
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