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 move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions communicate well?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are impalas endangered?
What is an Eland?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do lions have enemies?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval eat?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
When do young lions become independent?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is a Klipspringer?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What do Elands look like?
Are Suni endangered?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is a hippo?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How often do elephants give birth?
How big do Serval get?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?