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 all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions scavenge?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are lions territorial?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions climb trees?
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?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do lions kill their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have enemies?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How often do elephants give birth?
What does a Serval eat?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do leopards roar?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are Servals social animals?
Are lions territorial?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Do baboons migrate?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What is an Aardwolf?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What do Suni eat?
What is a Serval?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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