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 move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What do Elands eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is a Suni?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?