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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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions move around during the day?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions have enemies?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions communicate well?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How large is the average lion pride?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

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

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

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

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

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

What is an impala?

Do Giraffes sleep?

What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

Do lions scavenge?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

Are leopards territorial?

Do porcupines have any predators?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What does a Serval eat?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

What do Aardwolves eat?

What do spotted hyenas eat?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?

How big do Serval get?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

How do elephants use their tusks?

Can Serval be kept as pets?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

What is an Aardwolf?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?