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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 information on the Lion
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Topic: Mammals
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do lions have enemies?
How fast are cheetahs?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Can lions climb trees?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How fast can impalas run?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do porcupines eat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What do Elands eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is an Eland?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions scavenge?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Sub Topics of: "Mammals"
Giraffe
Honey Badger
Pangolin
Elephant
Porcupine
Buffalo
Warthog
Cheetah
Mosquito
Baboons
Monkey
Bushbaby
Leopard
Hyena
Impalas
Porcupines
Aardwolves
Serval
Brown Hyena
Mountain Reedbuck
Blue Wildebeest
Suni
Eland
Spotted Hyena
Hippo
Klipspringer
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