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
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions communicate well?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions attack elephants?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How big are porcupines?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Serval endangered?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do leopards roar?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
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Are lions cannibalistic?
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