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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


Do lions have enemies?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions scavenge?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Why do some males have black manes?

Can lions swim?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are lions breeding habits?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Are lions territorial?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions communicate well?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Can the female lion roar?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions eat carrion?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?

When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

Are Serval endangered?

Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?

What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?

Are porcupines dangerous to humans?

What do Brown Hyenas eat?

What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?

Are cheetahs territorial?

Do baboons migrate?

What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?

What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?

When do leopard cubs become independent?

What is a hippo?

What is a Mountain Reedbuck?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is a Honey Badger?

What is a Blue wildebeest?

What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?

Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?

What do Vervet Monkeys eat?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?

Are Elands dangerous?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

Are impalas endangered?

Do Blue wildebeest migrate?

Are Klipspringers endangered?