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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can the female lion roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is a hippo?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do they attack other predators?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How large is the average lion pride?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is a Serval?
How big are porcupines?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?