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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


Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do lions scavenge?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Why do some males have black manes?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions eat carrion?

Can lions swim?

Can lions climb trees?

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

Do lions have enemies?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are lions territorial?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?