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 communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have enemies?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What do hippos eat?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Can lions swim?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How long do Suni live?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Suni endangered?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
What is an Eland?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How fast can impalas run?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How big are porcupines?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
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