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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions attack elephants?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
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Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
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How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
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Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval look like?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Do leopards mark their territories?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
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