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 eat carrion?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
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Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do cheetahs eat?
How fast can impalas run?
Are impalas endangered?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What does a Serval look like?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What do Elands look like?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do hippos eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
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