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
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What is a Klipspringer?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do elephants have good memories?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What do Suni eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Suni social animals?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do Suni live?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
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