When do young lions become independent?
The majority of young lions become independent at 2.5 to 3.5 years of age. In general, when the cubs are 17 to 18 months old the mother ceases to lead them to kills or to care for them in any way.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions communicate well?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are leopards territorial?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do lions attack elephants?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Elands dangerous?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do impalas eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What do hippos eat?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can the female lion roar?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Do lions communicate well?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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