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 have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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 lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
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What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How big do Serval get?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
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Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is a Serval?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
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