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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


Are young adults expelled from the pride?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions scavenge?

Can lions swim?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Can lions climb trees?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are lions breeding habits?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

When do young lions become independent?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Are lions territorial?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions attack elephants?

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

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions have enemies?

Can the female lion roar?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions communicate well?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Why do some males have black manes?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are Klipspringers endangered?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

Do Giraffes sleep?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Is leopard cub mortality high?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

What are lions breeding habits?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

How fast can hyaena run?

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?

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

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What is the lifespan of an impala?

Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?

What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?

Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

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

Are lions territorial?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

Are Suni endangered?

Do they attack other predators?

What do Aardwolves eat?

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

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

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

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?

Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

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

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

Is the cheetah a true cat?