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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


How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have enemies?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

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

Do all male lions possess a mane?

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

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions attack elephants?

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

What are lions breeding habits?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How do lions kill their prey?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

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

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?

Are Suni endangered?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

Do baboons migrate?

What do Brown Hyenas eat?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions attack elephants?

Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

What are lions breeding habits?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Can the female lion roar?

Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

How long do Honey Badgers live?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Do elephants have good memories?

Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?

How fast can Elands run?

What do impalas eat?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

What do hippos eat?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

How long do Suni live?