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.
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Do lions move around during the day?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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What do Elands look like?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How do elephants use their tusks?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
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