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
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is an Aardwolf?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Servals social animals?
What is an Eland?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How long do Suni live?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do baboons migrate?
What do Suni eat?
How big are porcupines?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
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