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 is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
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Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Are Honey Badgers endangered?
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Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
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Do lions attack elephants?
What is a Brown Hyena?
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What does a Serval eat?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How big can hippos get?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
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What is an Aardwolf?
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Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
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