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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 often become man eaters?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions scavenge?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions move around during the day?

Can lions swim?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

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

Is lion cub mortality high?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

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

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions attack elephants?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can lions climb trees?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How do elephants use their tusks?

Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?

What are lions breeding habits?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

What do Klipspringers eat?

What is an Aardwolf?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

How do spotted hyenas hunt?

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

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

Do lions attack elephants?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?

What is an Eland?

What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?

Are impalas endangered?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?

Do porcupines have any predators?

What is a Serval?

What is a Klipspringer?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

What do Elands eat?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

Do Hyaenas run in packs?

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

What is an impala?

Do baboons migrate?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?