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
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
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Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
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