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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


Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Can lions climb trees?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions attack elephants?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions often become man eaters?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Can lions swim?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions eat carrion?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions communicate well?

Can the female lion roar?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

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