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?
Do lions communicate well?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are lions territorial?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions scavenge?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions move around during the day?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions have enemies?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How do lions kill their prey?
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How fast are cheetahs?
Are leopards territorial?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How big can hippos get?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Do leopards roar?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
Are cheetahs territorial?
What do impalas eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How big are porcupines?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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