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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


Can lions swim?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions move around during the day?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How do lions kill their prey?

What are lions breeding habits?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

When do young lions become independent?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do lions have enemies?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Why do some males have black manes?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions eat carrion?

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

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

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

Are lions cannibalistic?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


What do spotted hyenas eat?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do leopards mark their territories?

What is an impala?

Can porcupines shoot their quills?

What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

Are leopards very susceptible to disease?

How do spotted hyenas hunt?

How fast can Blue wildebeest run?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Can lions climb trees?

Do baboons migrate?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?

How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?

Are Servals social animals?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

Do lions have enemies?

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

What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?

Are Porcupines rodents?

How long do Blue wildebeest live?

Do elephants have a dominant tusk?

How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

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

What are some fun facts about Elephants?

Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?

What do porcupines eat?

When do hyaenas hunt?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Do lions move around during the day?

What do hippos eat?