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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


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

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

How large is the average lion pride?

How do lions kill their prey?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

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

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

When do young lions become independent?

Can lions climb trees?

Are lions territorial?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What are lions breeding habits?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Can lions swim?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

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

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions communicate well?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions scavenge?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?