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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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When do young lions become independent?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions communicate well?
What is a Suni?
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What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What does a Serval look like?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
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How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How fast can Elands run?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do baboons migrate?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
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What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
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