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 eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions swim?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What do Elands look like?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What is a Suni?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are Suni social animals?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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