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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 move around during the day?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions communicate well?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How do lions kill their prey?

Can the female lion roar?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions often become man eaters?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions have enemies?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

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Are young adults expelled from the pride?

How can I identify a Brown Hyena?

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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

What does the leopard diet consist of?

Are lions territorial?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do Hyaenas run in packs?

What is an Eland?

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Are Aardwolves social animals?

What are the main physical features of the leopard?

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Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

Do they attack other predators?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

How fast can impalas run?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What is a Brown Hyena?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Why are leopards so seldom seen?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

Are cheetahs solitary animals?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

How fast can hyaena run?

What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?