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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


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

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

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Can lions swim?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

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

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Can the female lion roar?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

How do lions kill their prey?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Can lions climb trees?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions scavenge?

Why do some males have black manes?

Are lions territorial?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions eat carrion?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions have enemies?

What are lions breeding habits?

When do young lions become independent?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do they attack other predators?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do Giraffes sleep?

What are the main physical features of the leopard?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?

Are leopards territorial?

How fast can cheetahs run?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?

Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?

What threats do Brown Hyenas face?

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

What do cheetahs eat?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

What do Klipspringers eat?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?

Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

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

What do Honey Badgers eat?

Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

How long do Honey Badgers live?

Are Warthogs fast?

What does a Serval eat?