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 long do African Lions sleep on average?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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What do Brown Hyenas eat?
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Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
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Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What do Elands eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
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