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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 eat carrion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Can the female lion roar?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions have enemies?

How do lions kill their prey?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions communicate well?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

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

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

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

How large is the average lion pride?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions move around during the day?

Are lions territorial?

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

Can lions climb trees?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions attack elephants?

When do young lions become independent?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?