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
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do Suni live?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
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Do lions move around during the day?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do lions attack elephants?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
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