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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Suni?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What do Suni eat?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is a Serval?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How often do elephants give birth?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What do hippos eat?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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