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 lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions territorial?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions eat carrion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How fast are cheetahs?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Do leopards roar?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Do baboons migrate?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is an Eland?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What do cheetahs eat?
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