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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


How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Why do some males have black manes?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions communicate well?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions move around during the day?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Can lions swim?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions scavenge?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are lions breeding habits?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?

What is a Serval?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How fast can impalas run?

What is a Klipspringer?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

Do baboons migrate?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

What do Klipspringers eat?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

When do hyaenas hunt?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

How do lions kill their prey?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

How far can cheetah run at top speed?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?

How fast can Elands run?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is a hippo?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

Is leopard cub mortality high?

How big do Serval get?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?