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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


Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions eat carrion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Can lions climb trees?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Can lions swim?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Can the female lion roar?

Why do some males have black manes?

How large is the average lion pride?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are lions territorial?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

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

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

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

How do lions kill their prey?