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
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
How do lions kill their prey?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions swim?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
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What are the leopards breeding habits?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
What do Elands look like?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What is a Klipspringer?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
When do young lions become independent?
What do Aardwolves eat?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions have enemies?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What do hippos eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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