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
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions swim?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How long do Suni live?
How fast can impalas run?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do lions eat carrion?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What does a Serval eat?
What is a Suni?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do lions attack elephants?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
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