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
Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Brown Hyena?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How big can hippos get?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
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Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What does a Serval eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are Elands dangerous?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Suni social animals?
Do lions attack elephants?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Why do some males have black manes?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What do hippos eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
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