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
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can the female lion roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
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What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions communicate well?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What do Elands look like?
How big are porcupines?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How fast can Elands run?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
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