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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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