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 hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions communicate well?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
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What do Honey Badgers eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
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What do cheetahs eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How fast can impalas run?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do lions scavenge?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do Suni eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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