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 causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can the female lion roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can lions swim?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How fast can hyaena run?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What do cheetahs eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is a Honey Badger?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
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