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 lions hide during rainy weather?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How large is the average lion pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What are lions breeding habits?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What do Elands look like?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do impalas eat?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
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