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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can the female lion roar?
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Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
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How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
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Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How fast are cheetahs?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
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