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 the senses of a lion well developed?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How big can hippos get?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do lions scavenge?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How often do elephants give birth?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is an Aardwolf?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Serval endangered?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
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