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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How do lions kill their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What do Elands look like?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How big do Serval get?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is a Suni?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How long do Suni live?
How fast can impalas run?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How big can hippos get?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do Elands eat?
What do porcupines eat?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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