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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


How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Can lions climb trees?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

How do lions kill their prey?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Why do some males have black manes?

When do young lions become independent?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Can lions swim?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions eat carrion?

What are lions breeding habits?

Can the female lion roar?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

How large is the average lion pride?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

How do elephants use their tusks?

How big can hippos get?

Are Honey Badgers endangered?

What is a Suni?

Do Honey Badgers have any predators?

What do Elands look like?

What is a Serval?

Are spotted hyenas endangered?

Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?

Are spotted hyenas social animals?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are Porcupines rodents?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Do leopards roar?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

What is a Honey Badger?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do elephants have good memories?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

Why do some males have black manes?