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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions swim?
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Do lions scavenge?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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How fast can Elands run?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are Servals social animals?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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