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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards roar?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How big do Serval get?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How do lions kill their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do Suni eat?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
How big are porcupines?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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