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
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do hippos eat?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are lions territorial?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How big are porcupines?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do porcupines eat?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
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