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
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What do Suni eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How big can hippos get?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What does a Serval look like?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
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