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 the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions move around during the day?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do they attack other predators?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
How big do Serval get?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do elephants have good memories?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
What does a Serval eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are leopards territorial?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What is a hippo?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do leopards roar?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How big can hippos get?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
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