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 a social hierarchy?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have enemies?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have enemies?
What is a hippo?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is an Aardwolf?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval look like?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do they attack other predators?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What do Suni eat?
Are Serval endangered?
What do impalas eat?
How fast can Elands run?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are Suni endangered?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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