SearchSkip to content


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


Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Can lions swim?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions communicate well?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How do lions kill their prey?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do lions have enemies?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?