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
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions communicate well?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What do cheetahs eat?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What do Elands look like?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can lions swim?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do impalas eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do lions move around during the day?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
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