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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can impalas run?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What do Suni eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do they attack other predators?
What do Elands look like?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do Suni have any predators?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do lions communicate well?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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