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.
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Can lions swim?
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How large is the average lion pride?
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When do young lions become independent?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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