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
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What are lions breeding habits?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can the female lion roar?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are hippos dangerous?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do baboons migrate?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How often do elephants give birth?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
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