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 move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
When do young lions become independent?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can the female lion roar?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do baboons migrate?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can lions swim?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What do Elands eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do porcupines eat?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How big can hippos get?
Are impalas endangered?
How long do Suni live?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do they attack other predators?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
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