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 often become man eaters?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Why do some males have black manes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How fast can Elands run?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can lions swim?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Serval endangered?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What do impalas eat?
What do hippos eat?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are cheetahs territorial?
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