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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 speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

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

Do lions scavenge?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What are lions breeding habits?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Can lions swim?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How large is the average lion pride?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions move around during the day?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are lions territorial?

Why do some males have black manes?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions attack elephants?

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

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions communicate well?

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

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions often become man eaters?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What do Klipspringers eat?

Are hippos dangerous?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

How do lions kill their prey?

Can the female lion roar?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

Do lions move around during the day?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

Are Blue wildebeest endangered?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

How fast can Elands run?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can lions swim?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What do hippos eat?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

How fast can hyaena run?

Are impalas endangered?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?