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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions have enemies?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Can lions swim?
Do lions scavenge?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do impalas eat?
What does a Serval eat?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do they attack other predators?
What is a hippo?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What do hippos eat?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are leopards territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How fast can Elands run?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
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