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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


Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions attack elephants?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Can the female lion roar?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How large is the average lion pride?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are lions territorial?

Are lions cannibalistic?

What are lions breeding habits?

Why do some males have black manes?

Can lions swim?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions scavenge?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do lions communicate well?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?