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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 lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

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

Do lions move around during the day?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are lions breeding habits?

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

Do lions eat carrion?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How do lions kill their prey?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Why do some males have black manes?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions have enemies?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Can lions climb trees?

When do young lions become independent?

Can lions swim?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How fast can hyaena run?

When do hyaenas hunt?

Do lions move around during the day?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

Do baboons have a specific breeding time?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

Do Suni have any predators?

Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

What do Suni eat?

Do leopards roar?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

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

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

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

What threats do Brown Hyenas face?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

What is a Serval?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

Are leopards territorial?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

Do lions communicate well?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?