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
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
How fast can hyaena run?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Elands look like?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Can lions swim?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do they attack other predators?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How often do elephants give birth?
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