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
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
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