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 lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are lions breeding habits?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do lions scavenge?
What do Elands eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Are hippos dangerous?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How often do elephants give birth?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is a Brown Hyena?
What do hippos eat?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do Elands look like?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
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