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
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How do lions kill their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can the female lion roar?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
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Is lion cub mortality high?
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How big are porcupines?
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Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
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Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What does a Serval look like?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a Serval?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
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