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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions climb trees?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How big do Serval get?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do leopards roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are lions territorial?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What do Suni eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Do they attack other predators?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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