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 males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions eat carrion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have enemies?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Servals social animals?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
How long do Suni live?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Can lions climb trees?
Are Suni social animals?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a hippo?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What is a Serval?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is a Suni?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can lions swim?
What do porcupines eat?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Can the female lion roar?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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