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?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
When do young lions become independent?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions have enemies?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Do lions move around during the day?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is a hippo?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
How big can hippos get?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How large is the average lion pride?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
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