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 all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
How big do Serval get?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do elephants have good memories?
What do Elands eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do leopards roar?
What is a hippo?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do porcupines eat?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How fast can Elands run?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are lions cannibalistic?
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