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 kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
What are lions breeding habits?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions have enemies?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
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What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How long do Suni live?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
How big do Serval get?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Are leopards territorial?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is an impala?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
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