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
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
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What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are impalas endangered?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are leopards territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
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How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do they attack other predators?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How big can hippos get?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is a Suni?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
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