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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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