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 lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do young lions become independent?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is a Honey Badger?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How often do elephants give birth?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Can the female lion roar?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is a Klipspringer?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Suni eat?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How big do Serval get?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do cheetahs eat?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How long do Suni live?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
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