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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


Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions scavenge?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions move around during the day?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions communicate well?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

How large is the average lion pride?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?