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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 kill only when they are hungry?

Is lion cub mortality high?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Can lions climb trees?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What are lions breeding habits?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are lions territorial?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions communicate well?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How large is the average lion pride?