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 all male lions possess a mane?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is a Honey Badger?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What does a Serval eat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is a hippo?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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