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?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Servals social animals?
Do leopards roar?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do Elands look like?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are Serval endangered?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Can lions climb trees?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
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