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 it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How fast can hyaena run?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is a hippo?
Why do some males have black manes?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What does a Serval look like?
Are impalas endangered?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is a Serval?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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