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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions attack elephants?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Aardwolves eat?
What do hippos eat?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How big are porcupines?
Are Servals social animals?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What do Elands look like?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is an Eland?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do Elands eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do leopards roar?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
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