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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


What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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

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

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions eat carrion?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How large is the average lion pride?

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

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

When do young lions become independent?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Can lions climb trees?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Why do some males have black manes?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Can the female lion roar?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?