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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Can the female lion roar?
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What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
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How much does an African Elephant weigh?
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Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is a hippo?
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What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Elands dangerous?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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