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
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is an Eland?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do lions scavenge?
What is an impala?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Warthogs fast?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do they attack other predators?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What do Suni eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How big can hippos get?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
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