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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


Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

When do young lions become independent?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions communicate well?

Can lions climb trees?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Can the female lion roar?

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

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions territorial?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions move around during the day?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?