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 lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do leopards mark their territories?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
How big can hippos get?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do hippos eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
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