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 are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What do impalas eat?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How fast can hyaena run?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
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