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
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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Do lions attack elephants?
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Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
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Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What do Elands eat?
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What do hippos eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What do Aardwolves eat?
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How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
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What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are Suni social animals?
Do Suni have any predators?
Why do some males have black manes?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
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