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 female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions territorial?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are Suni endangered?
What do Elands look like?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do baboons migrate?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What is an Eland?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Do lions move around during the day?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is a hippo?
Are impalas endangered?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What is a Serval?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
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