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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions eat carrion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
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What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What do impalas eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How fast can Elands run?
Are hippos dangerous?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
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