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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


Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions move around during the day?

How large is the average lion pride?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

When do young lions become independent?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions scavenge?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Can the female lion roar?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do lions have enemies?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Can lions climb trees?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How big are porcupines?

Do lions communicate well?

What is the lifespan of an impala?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

Do elephants have good memories?

What is an Eland?

How fast can impalas run?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How long do Honey Badgers live?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

How long do Suni live?

Do they attack other predators?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

Can the female lion roar?

Are cheetahs territorial?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

Are Serval endangered?

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?