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
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is a hippo?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do Elands eat?
Do leopards roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How big can hippos get?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Suni eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
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