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
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
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