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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


What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are lions territorial?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How large is the average lion pride?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Why do some males have black manes?

Can lions climb trees?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How do lions kill their prey?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

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

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

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions have enemies?

Can the female lion roar?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

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

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?