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
When do young lions become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is a Suni?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do leopards roar?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How fast can impalas run?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What do Aardwolves eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How fast can hyaena run?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are lions territorial?
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