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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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Are Elands dangerous?
Do baboons migrate?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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What does a Serval eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
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How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
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How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
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Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are leopards territorial?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
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