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 normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How fast can impalas run?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How big do Serval get?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How big are porcupines?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Elands eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
What is a Honey Badger?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
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