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Why do some males have black manes?

The mane usually becomes darker with age, but inherited pigmentation also plays a role.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions move around during the day?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

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

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Can lions climb trees?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Can the female lion roar?

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

Are lions territorial?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions attack elephants?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions eat carrion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions scavenge?

What are lions breeding habits?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

When do young lions become independent?

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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do lions have enemies?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?

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

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

What is an Aardwolf?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do Hyaenas run in packs?

What are lions breeding habits?

What do Brown Hyenas eat?

How often do elephants give birth?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

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

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How big are porcupines?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

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

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

When do hyaenas hunt?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

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

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

How do elephants use their tusks?

What is an impala?