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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 use specific strategy when they hunt?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions move around during the day?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do lions scavenge?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions communicate well?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

When do young lions become independent?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions attack elephants?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Can lions swim?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions eat carrion?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How large is the average lion pride?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?