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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


What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are lions territorial?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can lions climb trees?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What are lions breeding habits?

Can lions swim?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions have enemies?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions scavenge?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Why do some males have black manes?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions attack elephants?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions move around during the day?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


How much does a leopard eat per day?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

How do Elephants Communicate?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

How fast can hyaena run?

What do Brown Hyenas eat?

Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

What is the potential life span of a leopard?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

How do elephants use their tusks?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

What is a Serval?

Do baboons have a specific breeding time?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

What is a hippo?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?

Can Serval be kept as pets?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

How do lions kill their prey?

What does a Serval eat?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?