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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


What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Are lions territorial?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How large is the average lion pride?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

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

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

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

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

When do young lions become independent?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions eat carrion?

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

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions have enemies?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

Are leopards territorial?

How do Elephants Communicate?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What do impalas eat?

What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

What does a Serval look like?

What do cheetahs eat?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

What is an Aardwolf?

Are Suni social animals?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

What is a Suni?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

How long do Honey Badgers live?

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

Do Aardwolves have any predators?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

How much does a leopard eat per day?

What is an impala?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How big can hippos get?

What do hippos eat?

What do spotted hyenas eat?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What is a Klipspringer?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?