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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Serval?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What do Suni eat?
What is an Aardwolf?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How fast can cheetahs run?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions scavenge?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do impalas eat?
What do Elands look like?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Servals social animals?
What do porcupines eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What do cheetahs eat?
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