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
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do Suni live?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How fast can impalas run?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is an Aardwolf?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Servals social animals?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do they attack other predators?
What is a Serval?
Are impalas endangered?
Do lions have enemies?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
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