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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Servals social animals?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How fast can Elands run?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What do impalas eat?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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