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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


Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Is lion cub mortality high?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

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

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions often become man eaters?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions scavenge?

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

Do lions have enemies?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions eat carrion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions attack elephants?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How do lions kill their prey?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

Do elephants have good memories?

How do lions kill their prey?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

What is a Klipspringer?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

Do Giraffes sleep?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

Are cheetahs territorial?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Can Serval be kept as pets?

What is a Serval?

Are Porcupines rodents?

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

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?

When do hyaenas hunt?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?

How fast can Elands run?

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

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?