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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


Can lions climb trees?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions communicate well?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Is lion cub mortality high?

When do young lions become independent?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Can lions swim?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions scavenge?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are lions territorial?

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

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are lions cannibalistic?

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

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

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

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can the female lion roar?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is a Mountain Reedbuck?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

Do they attack other predators?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

How fast can Elands run?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

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

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

What are the main physical features of the leopard?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Do baboons have a specific breeding time?

Do Suni have any predators?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

Are Serval endangered?

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

Do lions move around during the day?

Are Suni endangered?

How big are porcupines?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

Are Warthogs fast?

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

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?

How large is the average lion pride?

How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?