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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 hide during rainy weather?

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

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

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

How do lions kill their prey?

Can the female lion roar?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

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

Can lions swim?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions eat carrion?

Can lions climb trees?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions have enemies?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions move around during the day?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are lions territorial?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

Do elephants have good memories?

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

Are hippos dangerous?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

Are Warthogs fast?

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

Do porcupines have any predators?

Are Porcupines rodents?

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

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

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

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How fast can cheetahs run?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Is leopard cub mortality high?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What is a hippo?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are Elands dangerous?

What do Brown Hyenas eat?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?