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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


What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions communicate well?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

When do young lions become independent?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How do lions kill their prey?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Can lions swim?

Do lions have enemies?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions attack elephants?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Can the female lion roar?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

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

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

Can lions swim?

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

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

Is the cheetah a true cat?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

What is an Eland?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

Can the female lion roar?

What do Aardwolves eat?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Are Suni endangered?

What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?

Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

How big are porcupines?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Can Serval be kept as pets?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

What are lions breeding habits?