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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What do porcupines eat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How fast are cheetahs?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What do impalas eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What does a Serval look like?
How fast can Elands run?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do elephants have good memories?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do lions scavenge?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are lions territorial?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are Servals social animals?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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