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 are the normal causes of death in lions?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
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How do lions kill their prey?
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Are lions cannibalistic?
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When do young lions become independent?
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Do lions have enemies?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
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What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is a hippo?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do baboons migrate?
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Are spotted hyenas social animals?
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Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How fast can Elands run?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Why do some males have black manes?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
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