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
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions scavenge?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How long do Suni live?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are Suni endangered?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are leopards territorial?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What do hippos eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is a Suni?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do porcupines eat?
What is an Eland?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
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