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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are Suni social animals?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do elephants have good memories?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What do hippos eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are Servals social animals?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do baboons migrate?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is an Eland?
Can lions swim?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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