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 preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions swim?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
How big can hippos get?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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Do lions have enemies?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Serval endangered?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do elephants have good memories?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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