SearchSkip to content


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


Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Can the female lion roar?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Are lions territorial?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Why do some males have black manes?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions scavenge?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How do lions kill their prey?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions eat carrion?

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

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Can lions swim?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do lions have enemies?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Do elephants have good memories?

Are Suni social animals?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Are hippos dangerous?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

What does a Serval look like?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

How large is the average lion pride?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

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

Can the female lion roar?

What do spotted hyenas eat?

What do cheetahs eat?

What do Elands look like?

How often do elephants give birth?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?

Are Servals social animals?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

What is a Serval?