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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do hippos eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are lions territorial?
Are Elands dangerous?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are Serval endangered?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are Warthogs fast?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Elands eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
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