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
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Are hippos dangerous?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
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