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Why do some males have black manes?

The mane usually becomes darker with age, but inherited pigmentation also plays a role.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions eat carrion?

How large is the average lion pride?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

When do young lions become independent?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are lions territorial?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can the female lion roar?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How do lions kill their prey?

Can lions climb trees?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

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

Can lions swim?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions scavenge?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions communicate well?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

What do porcupines eat?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

Do baboons migrate?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?

Do leopards roar?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are Aardwolves endangered?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do they attack other predators?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Is leopard cub mortality high?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

What do cheetahs eat?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How far can cheetah run at top speed?

Do Aardwolves have any predators?

Are Suni social animals?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

What is an Aardwolf?

Are Warthogs fast?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?