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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


What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions attack elephants?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions communicate well?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

What are lions breeding habits?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions move around during the day?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

When do young lions become independent?

Can lions swim?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions scavenge?

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

Are lions territorial?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Can the female lion roar?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

Do lions have enemies?

How long do Suni live?

How often do elephants give birth?

How do spotted hyenas hunt?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

Are Aardwolves endangered?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

Do Suni have any predators?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

Do lions communicate well?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

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

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

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

What is a hippo?

When do hyaenas hunt?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are cheetahs territorial?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions scavenge?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

Do porcupines have any predators?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?