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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


Can lions swim?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

When do young lions become independent?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions communicate well?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions scavenge?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Can lions climb trees?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions have enemies?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can the female lion roar?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are lions territorial?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions attack elephants?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?