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What is the normal life span of a lion?

In the wild they probably reach an age of 13 to 15 years. In captivity ages around 20 years have been recorded.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


What is the size of the average lion litter?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can lions swim?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

Do lions move around during the day?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

Do lions have enemies?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can lions climb trees?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions scavenge?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

When do young lions become independent?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Why do some males have black manes?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Can the female lion roar?

Do lions communicate well?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?