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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


At what age are lions sexually mature?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Can lions swim?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Can lions climb trees?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

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

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions communicate well?

Are lions territorial?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions attack elephants?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How do lions kill their prey?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Can the female lion roar?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do Aardwolves have any predators?

What do Brown Hyenas eat?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

Are Suni social animals?

Do lions eat carrion?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

How often do elephants give birth?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Can lions swim?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

Do Giraffes sleep?

How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

What are some fun facts about Elephants?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?