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 male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions communicate well?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
What does a Serval eat?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is a Brown Hyena?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Can lions swim?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How fast can Elands run?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions scavenge?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How big are porcupines?
What do Elands look like?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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