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
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions swim?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How fast can hyaena run?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do baboons migrate?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What is an Eland?
What is an impala?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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