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 often become man eaters?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Suni?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are lions territorial?
What is an Eland?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is a hippo?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How fast are cheetahs?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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