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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 is the size of the average lion litter?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are lions territorial?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Can lions swim?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What are lions breeding habits?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

When do young lions become independent?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions scavenge?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions eat carrion?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Can elephant tusks grow back?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can Serval be kept as pets?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Can lions swim?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

Are Suni endangered?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What is a Mountain Reedbuck?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How fast can impalas run?

When do young lions become independent?

What do cheetahs eat?

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

Do elephants have good memories?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

What do Aardwolves eat?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

What is a hippo?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

Do lions eat carrion?