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
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are lions territorial?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is a hippo?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Elands look like?
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What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
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