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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have enemies?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How big do Serval get?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Suni eat?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is an impala?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is an Eland?
Are Warthogs fast?
What do impalas eat?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do cheetahs eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can lions climb trees?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
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