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 have a social hierarchy?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What are lions breeding habits?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
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What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What is a hippo?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What is a Serval?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Can lions climb trees?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
How do elephants use their tusks?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do Suni live?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How big are porcupines?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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