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
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions territorial?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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What is an impala?
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What is an Aardwolf?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do cheetahs eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is a Brown Hyena?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
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