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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


What are the normal causes of death in lions?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Can the female lion roar?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

When do young lions become independent?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions scavenge?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions have enemies?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are lions territorial?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Why do some males have black manes?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

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

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

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are spotted hyenas social animals?

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What is a hippo?

How fast can Elands run?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

Are cheetahs territorial?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

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

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

What do Suni eat?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

Are impalas endangered?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What do Elands eat?

Do lions move around during the day?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

What is a Suni?

What is an impala?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do Suni have any predators?

Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are lions territorial?