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
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
What do porcupines eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Servals social animals?
What does a Serval look like?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What do Elands eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How long do Suni live?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How fast can Elands run?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are Serval endangered?
Do they attack other predators?
What do impalas eat?
Can the female lion roar?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
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