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 is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What does a Serval look like?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can lions swim?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are Serval endangered?
How fast can Elands run?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do Elands eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
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