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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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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions communicate well?

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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions scavenge?

When do young lions become independent?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

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How often do female lions produce cubs?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

How large is the average lion pride?

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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions have enemies?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can lions swim?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are lions territorial?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Can lions climb trees?

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