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 the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions communicate well?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
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Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What do Klipspringers eat?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Elands eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is an impala?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval look like?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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