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
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How long do Suni live?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are Suni social animals?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What do impalas eat?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions scavenge?
What does a Serval look like?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
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