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 young adults expelled from the pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Suni?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Suni eat?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can cheetahs run?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Do they attack other predators?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do lions communicate well?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is an Eland?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are Serval endangered?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What is a hippo?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is an impala?
How fast can Elands run?
Do leopards roar?
How long do Suni live?
What is a Serval?
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