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 kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are leopards territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do Suni eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Do they attack other predators?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is an Eland?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is an impala?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do porcupines eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are lions territorial?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
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