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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?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions communicate well?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can lions swim?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Why do some males have black manes?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions scavenge?

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

Can lions climb trees?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Can the female lion roar?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What are the leopards breeding habits?

Are hippos dangerous?

Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are Serval endangered?

Do lions eat carrion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Are Blue wildebeest endangered?

Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

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

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

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

Do baboons have a specific breeding time?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do Giraffes sleep?

How often do elephants give birth?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

What is an Eland?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

How do lions kill their prey?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

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

Is leopard cub mortality high?

What is a hippo?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?