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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?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions have enemies?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions attack elephants?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Can lions swim?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions communicate well?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Can the female lion roar?

How large is the average lion pride?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

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

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

When do young lions become independent?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Can lions climb trees?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are lions breeding habits?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Are Suni social animals?

Are Aardwolves social animals?

Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?

What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?

How do Elephants Communicate?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

How fast are cheetahs?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What do Klipspringers eat?

Do lions communicate well?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

How do elephants use their tusks?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?

How large is the average lion pride?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

What does a Serval look like?

What is the lifespan of a baboon?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

Are Servals social animals?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

Do elephants have good memories?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

Do Suni have any predators?