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
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What do Elands eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Porcupines rodents?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are impalas endangered?
How big are porcupines?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Can lions swim?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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