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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


Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are lions breeding habits?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions scavenge?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

When do young lions become independent?

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

Do lions communicate well?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions move around during the day?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions have enemies?

Can lions swim?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can the female lion roar?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions eat carrion?

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

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can lions climb trees?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?