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?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Do lions communicate well?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How big do Serval get?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is a Serval?
What is an Aardwolf?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
When do young lions become independent?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How long do Suni live?
Do lions have enemies?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do lions scavenge?
What does a Serval look like?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How big can hippos get?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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