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.
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
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