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 distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
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Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can the female lion roar?
What do impalas eat?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Servals social animals?
Why do some males have black manes?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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Do porcupines have any predators?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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