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
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions attack elephants?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions move around during the day?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What do Elands eat?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are Servals social animals?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is an Eland?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Suni endangered?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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