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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.

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What is the normal life span of a lion?

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Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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Do lions move around during the day?

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Is lion cub mortality high?

Why do some males have black manes?

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