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 far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions communicate well?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions swim?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What does a Serval look like?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
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Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
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