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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 speed can a lion reach when charging?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Are lions territorial?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

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

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Can the female lion roar?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are lions cannibalistic?

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

Do lions communicate well?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions attack elephants?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions scavenge?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions have enemies?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How do lions kill their prey?

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

Can lions swim?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

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

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What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

What are the leopards breeding habits?

What are the pangolin's scales made of?

When do hyaenas hunt?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

What is a Suni?

What are the main physical features of the cheetah?

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

Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?

Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Are leopards territorial?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

Do baboons migrate?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?

What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?

Is lion cub mortality high?

It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?

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

Can the leopard be a danger to humans?

Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?

Is the leopard a solitary animal?

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

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

Do Giraffes sleep?

What do Klipspringers eat?

How often do elephants give birth?

Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?

What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?

How big do Klipspringers get?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do other predators prey upon leopard?