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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 is the size of the average lion litter?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

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

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions often become man eaters?

When do young lions become independent?

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

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

How large is the average lion pride?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

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

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions communicate well?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are lions territorial?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Why do some males have black manes?

How do lions kill their prey?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

Are impalas endangered?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

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

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do leopards mark their territories?

Are Porcupines rodents?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

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

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do Suni have any predators?

How big do Serval get?

What do cheetahs eat?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are Blue wildebeest endangered?

What is a Mountain Reedbuck?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

Are leopards territorial?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

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

Can lions swim?

What is a Honey Badger?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?