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 attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions scavenge?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is an impala?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is a Suni?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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