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
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions swim?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What is a Klipspringer?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do they attack other predators?
What does a Serval look like?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is a Suni?
Are hippos dangerous?
How do lions kill their prey?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What is a Serval?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions scavenge?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
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