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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


Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions communicate well?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How do lions kill their prey?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do lions eat carrion?

Can lions swim?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What are lions breeding habits?

When do young lions become independent?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

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

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions scavenge?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

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

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

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

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What are some fun facts about Elephants?

How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?

Are Warthogs fast?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

Why do some males have black manes?

How much does an African Elephant weigh?

How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?

How long do Suni live?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

How big are porcupines?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Do Buffalo have good memories?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

Do Giraffes sleep?

Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?

Do lions scavenge?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

What is the lifespan of a porcupine?

Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?

Do Suni have any predators?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do baboons have a specific breeding time?

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?

Do baboons migrate?

How do Elephants Communicate?

What is an impala?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

How often do elephants give birth?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

Do leopards roar?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?