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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


When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

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

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are lions territorial?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Can the female lion roar?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions often become man eaters?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How large is the average lion pride?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions attack elephants?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are lions cannibalistic?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

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

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do lions communicate well?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

What does a Serval eat?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

Do leopards mark their territories?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

Do Aardwolves have any predators?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Are Suni social animals?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

Do baboons migrate?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is an Aardwolf?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

Are leopards territorial?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

What do spotted hyenas eat?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

What do impalas eat?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

How fast can hyaena run?

Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?

What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?

What is a Suni?

What is an Eland?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?