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
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are hippos dangerous?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
What is an impala?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do impalas eat?
Do baboons migrate?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Are Suni social animals?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What is a Klipspringer?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are leopards territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do Suni have any predators?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do lions have enemies?
Do leopards roar?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
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