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 communicate well?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
How fast can cheetahs run?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is a Suni?
What is a Serval?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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