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?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
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Is the cheetah a true cat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What does a Serval eat?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What do Elands eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How big are porcupines?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Porcupines rodents?
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