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 size of the average lion litter?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Is leopard cub mortality high?
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What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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What do spotted hyenas eat?
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What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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