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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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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Can the female lion roar?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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