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
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is an Eland?
Are Serval endangered?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What do Suni eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do lions eat carrion?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are lions territorial?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
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