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 communicate well?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions territorial?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are cheetahs territorial?
How long do Suni live?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How often do elephants give birth?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is an Aardwolf?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are Elands dangerous?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are leopards territorial?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can the female lion roar?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
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