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 have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
Can the female lion roar?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions climb trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions territorial?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do impalas eat?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What is a Serval?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is a Suni?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Serval endangered?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
How big are porcupines?
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