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Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Their sense of smell is good and their senses of hearing and sight, especially their night vision, are excellent.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

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

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions territorial?

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

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions have enemies?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions attack elephants?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

When do young lions become independent?

Can the female lion roar?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions eat carrion?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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