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 lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do lions have enemies?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What do cheetahs eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are hippos dangerous?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are Suni social animals?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Suni endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What do Suni eat?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
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