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 are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can lions swim?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How do lions kill their prey?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
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What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Are Servals social animals?
Are Suni endangered?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What is a hippo?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are Suni social animals?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What do Elands eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
How fast can impalas run?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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