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?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
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Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are leopards territorial?
Are Servals social animals?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do baboons migrate?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
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Do lions scavenge?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Serval endangered?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Are hippos dangerous?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do leopards mark their territories?
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