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
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What do hippos eat?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Can lions climb trees?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How big can hippos get?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is an impala?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are Suni endangered?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do lions communicate well?
Are impalas endangered?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do lions scavenge?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
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