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 eat carrion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Can lions swim?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What do hippos eat?
What is an Eland?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is a Serval?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is an impala?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What do Suni eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is a Suni?
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