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 lions breeding habits?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions scavenge?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do cheetahs eat?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Do Suni have any predators?
What is an impala?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
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