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
Why do some males have black manes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do they attack other predators?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do lions attack elephants?
How fast can Elands run?
How big can hippos get?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do elephants give birth?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
When do young lions become independent?
What is a Suni?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are hippos dangerous?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
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