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
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions eat carrion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions territorial?
Can lions swim?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What do porcupines eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are lions territorial?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is an Aardwolf?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are Servals social animals?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Are Suni social animals?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
When do young lions become independent?
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