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
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
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What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How big are porcupines?
Do leopards roar?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do Suni eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Suni endangered?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Servals social animals?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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