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.
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
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