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
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Are Klipspringers endangered?
How fast can hyaena run?
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