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Do all male lions possess a mane?

Maneless lions are exceptional, but the sizes of manes do differ. The mane starts growing when the lion is about six months old.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions scavenge?

Can the female lion roar?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can lions swim?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions move around during the day?

When do young lions become independent?

Can lions climb trees?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions have enemies?

How do lions kill their prey?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are lions territorial?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?