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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions swim?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Do baboons migrate?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How fast can impalas run?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are Servals social animals?
How big can hippos get?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How long do Suni live?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Are Suni social animals?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
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