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 home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions climb trees?
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Do porcupines have any predators?
How big do Serval get?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How often do elephants give birth?
How big can hippos get?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are lions territorial?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are impalas endangered?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are leopards territorial?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are Suni endangered?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Serval endangered?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
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