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
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
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Do lions have enemies?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do hippos eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Elands look like?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
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