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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Aardwolves eat?
What does a Serval eat?
Do lions have enemies?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
Can lions climb trees?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How fast can Elands run?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How big can hippos get?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is a Honey Badger?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What do Elands look like?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?