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 is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions attack elephants?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions scavenge?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do baboons migrate?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do lions have enemies?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How fast can impalas run?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is a hippo?
How big can hippos get?
What do porcupines eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can lions climb trees?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
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