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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 female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions have enemies?

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

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are lions territorial?

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

Can lions swim?

Do lions often become man eaters?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

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

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Why do some males have black manes?

Can lions climb trees?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions move around during the day?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What does the leopard diet consist of?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

Are Elands dangerous?

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

Do Aardwolves have any predators?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

What do Elands look like?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

Do lions communicate well?

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

What is a hippo?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

Are Porcupines rodents?

How big do Serval get?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are some fun facts about Elephants?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

What do porcupines eat?

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

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

What do Suni eat?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How often do female lions produce cubs?