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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


Can lions swim?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

When do young lions become independent?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

Do lions eat carrion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

Are lions territorial?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

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

Do lions have enemies?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are lions breeding habits?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?

Do Suni have any predators?

Do Aardwolves have any predators?

How long do Suni live?

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

What do hippos eat?

When do young lions become independent?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

What is a Serval?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

How do lions kill their prey?

Is leopard cub mortality high?

Are Servals social animals?

Do Giraffes sleep?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

What is an impala?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

Do lions often become man eaters?

How fast can Elands run?

Are Porcupines rodents?

What do Aardwolves eat?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

How do elephants use their tusks?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

How do spotted hyenas hunt?