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 preferred prey species of lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do elephants use their tusks?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is a hippo?
What do Suni eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How fast can impalas run?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is an Aardwolf?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Do leopards roar?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is a Klipspringer?
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