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?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do baboons migrate?
How big are porcupines?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How fast can impalas run?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Serval endangered?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do Suni eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can lions climb trees?
What is an Eland?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
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