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 have enemies?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions communicate well?
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Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do baboons migrate?
Do lions have enemies?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Servals social animals?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do leopards roar?
What is a Suni?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What do Suni eat?
Are impalas endangered?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How big can hippos get?
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