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?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions climb trees?
How do lions kill their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How large is the average lion pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can lions swim?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How big are porcupines?
What is a Serval?
What is an Eland?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How do elephants use their tusks?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How fast can Elands run?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do porcupines eat?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
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