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
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Can lions swim?
Are Servals social animals?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is an impala?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What do porcupines eat?
Do lions communicate well?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
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