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 is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
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Can cheetahs climb trees?
Why do some males have black manes?
How big can hippos get?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do they attack other predators?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How big do Serval get?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What is an impala?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do leopards roar?
How big are porcupines?
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