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
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
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Do lions communicate well?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Are lions cannibalistic?
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Do lions attack elephants?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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Do lions move around during the day?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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What is a Honey Badger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Serval endangered?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
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What is a Klipspringer?
Are impalas endangered?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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