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 are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What do cheetahs eat?
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Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How big are porcupines?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do hippos eat?
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