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 speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have enemies?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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When do leopard cubs become independent?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do Suni live?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can lions swim?
Do Giraffes sleep?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How do Elephants Communicate?
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To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do Elands look like?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are Suni social animals?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do they attack other predators?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
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