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 are lions breeding habits?
How large is the average lion pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions move around during the day?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Can lions climb trees?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is a Suni?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How long do Suni live?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is a hippo?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do they attack other predators?
What is an Eland?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How fast can impalas run?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are Servals social animals?
Do leopards roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
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