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
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why do some males have black manes?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions have enemies?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do impalas eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do porcupines have any predators?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How fast can impalas run?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How big do Serval get?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
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