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 size of the average lion litter?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are cheetahs territorial?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do they attack other predators?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How big do Serval get?
How fast can hyaena run?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Elands dangerous?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
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