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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
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What do cheetahs eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How often do elephants give birth?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What does a Serval eat?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Elands look like?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are impalas endangered?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How long do Suni live?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is an impala?
Do elephants have good memories?
Can lions swim?
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