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 have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions climb trees?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Can the female lion roar?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is an impala?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are impalas endangered?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How fast can Elands run?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What do hippos eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do elephants have good memories?
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