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
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Servals social animals?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
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Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
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