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 kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do they attack other predators?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Servals social animals?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Suni endangered?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
When do young lions become independent?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are impalas endangered?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
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