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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


When is the best time for spotting lion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can the female lion roar?

Why do some males have black manes?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

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

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions scavenge?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are lions breeding habits?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Can lions swim?

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

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

At what age are lions sexually mature?