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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


What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions eat carrion?

Can lions swim?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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

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

Are lions cannibalistic?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Why do some males have black manes?

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

Which habitat to lions prefer?

When do young lions become independent?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions often become man eaters?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions have enemies?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How do lions kill their prey?

Can the female lion roar?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

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

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Is lion cub mortality high?