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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions territorial?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How big are porcupines?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
When do young lions become independent?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How fast can impalas run?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Do lions attack elephants?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
How big can hippos get?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do lions have enemies?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
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