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?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are hippos dangerous?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What does a Serval look like?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What do Elands look like?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How fast can impalas run?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is an impala?
What is a Serval?
What do Elands eat?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are Suni endangered?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
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