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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 size of the average lion litter?

Do lions have enemies?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions communicate well?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How do lions kill their prey?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

When do young lions become independent?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Can lions climb trees?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How large is the average lion pride?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Can lions swim?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Can the female lion roar?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?