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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is an impala?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are Suni endangered?
What is an Aardwolf?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What does a Serval look like?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How fast can hyaena run?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Serval endangered?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are Warthogs fast?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
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