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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 are lions breeding habits?

When do young lions become independent?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions scavenge?

Can the female lion roar?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions have enemies?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions move around during the day?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions communicate well?

Why do some males have black manes?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are lions territorial?

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

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

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

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

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?