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
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Can the female lion roar?
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What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How big can hippos get?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
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How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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