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 move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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What is an Aardwolf?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
What do Aardwolves eat?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do lions eat carrion?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How big are porcupines?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do leopards roar?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Are Serval endangered?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
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