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 all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do they attack other predators?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Do Suni have any predators?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What do impalas eat?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
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