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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


Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions eat carrion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can lions swim?

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

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are lions breeding habits?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions attack elephants?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

When do young lions become independent?

Are lions territorial?

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

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions move around during the day?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How large is the average lion pride?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

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

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How fast are cheetahs?

How far can cheetah run at top speed?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do leopards mark their territories?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

How fast can cheetahs run?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

Do lions scavenge?

Do Suni have any predators?

Do they attack other predators?

How do spotted hyenas hunt?

Are lions territorial?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do Giraffes sleep?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions have enemies?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

What do Elands eat?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

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

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?

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

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

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?