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
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
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How do lions kill their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do porcupines eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is a hippo?
What do Elands eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are Elands dangerous?
How big do Serval get?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can lions swim?
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