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
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions territorial?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is a Klipspringer?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How big do Serval get?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What do Elands eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Elands look like?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
How big are porcupines?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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