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
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions cannibalistic?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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What do Suni eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are lions territorial?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
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What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do they attack other predators?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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