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 do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions scavenge?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do they attack other predators?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Suni social animals?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Can lions swim?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do porcupines eat?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
How fast can Elands run?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What does a Serval eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do cheetahs eat?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do baboons migrate?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
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