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 sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
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What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How fast can hyaena run?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is an Eland?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
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