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
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are Warthogs fast?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do cheetahs eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What does a Serval look like?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What do Elands eat?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What do Elands look like?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do Klipspringers eat?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Are Suni social animals?
How big do Klipspringers get?
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