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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do they attack other predators?
Do baboons migrate?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is a Serval?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What does a Serval look like?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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