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
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Can lions swim?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is a Serval?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What do Elands look like?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How large is the average lion pride?
Can lions climb trees?
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