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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do Suni have any predators?
What do impalas eat?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions have enemies?
How big can hippos get?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are lions territorial?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
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