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 young adults expelled from the pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions scavenge?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions move around during the day?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do lions attack elephants?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How fast can hyaena run?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do porcupines eat?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What do Elands look like?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is a Serval?
How long do Suni live?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
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