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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 attack elephants?

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions have enemies?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Can lions climb trees?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How do lions kill their prey?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are lions territorial?

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

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Why do some males have black manes?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions scavenge?