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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are lions breeding habits?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
Can the female lion roar?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions swim?
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How fast can hyaena run?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is a Klipspringer?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How big are porcupines?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How big do Klipspringers get?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are Servals social animals?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Suni endangered?
What does a Serval look like?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have enemies?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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