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 communicate well?
Do lions scavenge?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What do hippos eat?
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What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do Suni have any predators?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Elands eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is an Eland?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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