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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 much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Can lions climb trees?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions communicate well?

Can lions swim?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

How do lions kill their prey?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions have enemies?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Is lion cub mortality high?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What are lions breeding habits?