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
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions scavenge?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions often become man eaters?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
When do young lions become independent?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
What do cheetahs eat?
How big do Serval get?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big can hippos get?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are Suni social animals?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do leopards roar?
What is a Suni?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
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