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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


How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions swim?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions communicate well?

When do young lions become independent?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can the female lion roar?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are lions territorial?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How do lions kill their prey?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions often become man eaters?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions scavenge?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

Can the female lion roar?

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

What is an Eland?

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

Do leopards roar?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

Do lions have enemies?

What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

Do Hyaenas run in packs?

Do they attack other predators?

Do porcupines have any predators?

Do lions often become man eaters?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are Blue wildebeest endangered?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

How long do Honey Badgers live?

What do Elands look like?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How fast can cheetahs run?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

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

Do lions attack elephants?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

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

How big do Serval get?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

What do spotted hyenas eat?