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 hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How large is the average lion pride?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How fast can Elands run?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How often do elephants give birth?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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