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 is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
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?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big do Serval get?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How fast can hyaena run?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
When do hyaenas hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do they attack other predators?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni social animals?
Do lions have enemies?
Do Suni have any predators?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
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