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 lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How long do Suni live?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is a hippo?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can lions swim?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do baboons migrate?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Suni social animals?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
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