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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is a Suni?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is an Aardwolf?
How big can hippos get?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are Suni endangered?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can lions swim?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do they attack other predators?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is a Serval?
What is a hippo?
How fast can impalas run?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are hippos dangerous?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
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