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
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
Are lions cannibalistic?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions eat carrion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can the female lion roar?
How fast can Elands run?
Why do some males have black manes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is a hippo?
How long do Suni live?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How fast are cheetahs?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How often do elephants give birth?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
How fast can impalas run?
Are Elands dangerous?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How big do Serval get?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What do Elands eat?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
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