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 communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions scavenge?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions swim?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions move around during the day?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What do Elands eat?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Suni have any predators?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do they attack other predators?
Are impalas endangered?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can lions climb trees?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
Are Warthogs fast?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
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