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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions communicate well?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are lions territorial?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can lions swim?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do Giraffes sleep?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is a Klipspringer?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do lions have enemies?
Can elephant tusks grow back?
How do elephants use their tusks?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
Do leopards roar?
How long do Suni live?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How often do elephants give birth?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
What is the lifespan of an impala?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What does a Serval eat?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What do Elands eat?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are leopards territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
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