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
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Can lions swim?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have enemies?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions attack elephants?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do impalas eat?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are Serval endangered?
How large is the average lion pride?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What does a Serval look like?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is a Klipspringer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are Porcupines rodents?
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