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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


Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

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

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

When do young lions become independent?

How large is the average lion pride?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Can lions swim?

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

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

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

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

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions communicate well?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions have enemies?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are lions breeding habits?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can the female lion roar?

How do lions kill their prey?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions move around during the day?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?

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

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

How big are porcupines?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

How far can cheetah run at top speed?

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

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

When do young lions become independent?

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

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

Do lions have enemies?

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

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

Do baboons migrate?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

Are Suni endangered?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

Do they attack other predators?

Do Aardwolves have any predators?

What is a hippo?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

What is an impala?

What do cheetahs eat?

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

How long do Honey Badgers live?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?