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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are lions territorial?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do leopards roar?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is a Suni?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Warthogs fast?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
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