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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Suni have any predators?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is a Suni?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What does a Serval look like?
Are hippos dangerous?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is an impala?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
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