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 is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
When do young lions become independent?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions communicate well?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can the female lion roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How big do Klipspringers get?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
How fast can impalas run?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What do Elands look like?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
What is a Serval?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
When do young lions become independent?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How big are porcupines?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are leopards territorial?
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