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
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can the female lion roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How do lions kill their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What does a Serval look like?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is an Aardwolf?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands look like?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
How fast are cheetahs?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What do Klipspringers eat?
What do Elands eat?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How big can hippos get?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are Servals social animals?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What is a Klipspringer?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Do elephants have good memories?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
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