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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions eat carrion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have enemies?
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Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do lions scavenge?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
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What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How fast can impalas run?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is an Aardwolf?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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