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
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions territorial?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can the female lion roar?
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 hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What do impalas eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What does a Serval eat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions communicate well?
Are impalas endangered?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Can lions swim?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do leopards roar?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How big can hippos get?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
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