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
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How long do Suni live?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How fast can hyaena run?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is an Eland?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
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