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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 normal life span of a lion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Why do some males have black manes?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions move around during the day?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions communicate well?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are lions breeding habits?

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

Do lions scavenge?

Can lions swim?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can the female lion roar?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions attack elephants?

When do young lions become independent?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

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 enemies?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?