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 often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When do young lions become independent?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How big can hippos get?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Are Servals social animals?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What do impalas eat?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are leopards territorial?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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