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 the female lions do most of the hunting?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
When do young lions become independent?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions scavenge?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do elephants have good memories?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are lions breeding habits?
How fast can hyaena run?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do baboons migrate?
What is a Serval?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do they attack other predators?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are hippos dangerous?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When do young lions become independent?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?