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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions territorial?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions scavenge?
How fast can hyaena run?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Warthogs fast?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How often do elephants give birth?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do baboons migrate?
What is a Suni?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are Servals social animals?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
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