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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions often become man eaters?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
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How fast can cheetahs run?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
What does a Serval look like?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Do lions have enemies?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
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Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do hippos eat?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions move around during the day?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is a Serval?
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