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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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How do lions kill their prey?

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Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

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Can lions climb trees?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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When do young lions become independent?

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Do all male lions possess a mane?

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How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions have enemies?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

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