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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 have a social hierarchy?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions move around during the day?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions have enemies?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Are lions territorial?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Can lions swim?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Can lions climb trees?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

How large is the average lion pride?

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

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions attack elephants?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

At what age are lions sexually mature?