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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?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can lions swim?

Why do some males have black manes?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions have enemies?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What are lions breeding habits?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

Do lions eat carrion?

Are lions territorial?

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

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Can the female lion roar?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

Do lions attack elephants?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?