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 lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions eat carrion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
When do young lions become independent?
What does a Serval look like?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How big are porcupines?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions climb trees?
What is a Suni?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do leopards roar?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is an impala?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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