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 lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Suni social animals?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What do Elands look like?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are Suni endangered?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
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