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
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How do lions kill their prey?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are lions breeding habits?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can the female lion roar?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions scavenge?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions eat carrion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions swim?
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How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
What is an Aardwolf?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the scientific name for the spotted hyena?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
What is a Honey Badger?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What do porcupines eat?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do leopards mark their territories?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
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