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 scavenge?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How do lions kill their prey?
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How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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