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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Brown Hyena?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Suni endangered?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What do Suni eat?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do lions eat carrion?
What do hippos eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do leopards roar?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
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