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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What does a Serval look like?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is a Klipspringer?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How fast can Elands run?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are leopards territorial?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Is lion cub mortality high?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do leopards roar?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
Can lions climb trees?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions have enemies?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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