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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 information on the Lion

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions eat carrion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are cheetahs territorial?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How long do Suni live?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How big are porcupines?
What do Elands eat?
What is a Klipspringer?
What do hippos eat?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How fast are cheetahs?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do lions scavenge?
Do porcupines have any predators?


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