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 sometimes injured by their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
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Are lions territorial?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do impalas eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are impalas endangered?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Can lions climb trees?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
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