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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


Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How large is the average lion pride?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions move around during the day?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can the female lion roar?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions attack elephants?

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

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are lions breeding habits?

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

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

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions communicate well?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Can lions swim?

Are lions territorial?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

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

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are lions cannibalistic?