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
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do porcupines eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How big can hippos get?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do leopards roar?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Can the female lion roar?
Do elephants have good memories?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are Servals social animals?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do Suni have any predators?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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