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 is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Elands dangerous?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are impalas endangered?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Can the female lion roar?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions scavenge?
Do they attack other predators?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is a Klipspringer?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons migrate?
How big do Serval get?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
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