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
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do Suni eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
What do porcupines eat?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is a Klipspringer?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is a Honey Badger?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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