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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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How fast are cheetahs?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How fast can hyaena run?
How big can hippos get?
Do lions have enemies?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Do they attack other predators?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Servals social animals?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
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