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 large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions eat carrion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions move around during the day?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
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How do lions kill their prey?
What do hippos eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is a Suni?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What do porcupines eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do baboons migrate?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do impalas eat?
Are leopards territorial?
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