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 enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are impalas endangered?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How fast can Elands run?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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