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
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions swim?
Can the female lion roar?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is a Serval?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Are Servals social animals?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How fast are cheetahs?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do hippos eat?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What do impalas eat?
Do lions scavenge?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
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