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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.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


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

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions communicate well?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions have enemies?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are lions territorial?

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

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

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

Why do some males have black manes?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can lions swim?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions attack elephants?

How do lions kill their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions scavenge?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What threats do Brown Hyenas face?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

Are Elands dangerous?

What do impalas eat?

Do baboons migrate?

What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

What is a Suni?

How do elephants use their tusks?

What do hippos eat?

Are Suni social animals?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are the main physical features of the leopard?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

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

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

How often do elephants give birth?

Are Servals social animals?

Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?

What do Brown Hyenas eat?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Do Hyaenas run in packs?

Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

How do Elephants Communicate?

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?