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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


Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Can lions climb trees?

When do young lions become independent?

Why do some males have black manes?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are lions territorial?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Can the female lion roar?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions eat carrion?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do lions attack elephants?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are lions breeding habits?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions scavenge?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can lions swim?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How do lions kill their prey?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions move around during the day?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Do porcupines have any predators?

Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

Are Porcupines rodents?

What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

Are Servals social animals?

Is leopard cub mortality high?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

Can elephant tusks grow back?

What do Brown Hyenas eat?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

What is a Mountain Reedbuck?

Are lions territorial?

Can cheetahs climb trees?

Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?

Do lions move around during the day?

What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How big can hippos get?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are Suni endangered?

What do impalas eat?

What do Elands look like?

Can the female lion roar?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?

What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?

Do Giraffes sleep?