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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 far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are lions territorial?

What are lions breeding habits?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions eat carrion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions attack elephants?

Can lions swim?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions communicate well?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

What is a Suni?

Can the female lion roar?

Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?

Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

Is the cheetah a true cat?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

Are Suni endangered?

Are impalas endangered?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Can lions swim?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

Do baboons migrate?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?

Can lions climb trees?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How far can cheetah run at top speed?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

Is leopard cub mortality high?

How fast can hyaena run?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

Are lions territorial?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What do hippos eat?

Are Suni social animals?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

Do lions move around during the day?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?