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 eat carrion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions move around during the day?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How do lions kill their prey?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions scavenge?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do lions attack elephants?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are hippos dangerous?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How big do Serval get?
Are leopards territorial?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Can lions climb trees?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Do Suni have any predators?
Do lions scavenge?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
How fast can Elands run?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What do Elands eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What does a Serval eat?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How big are porcupines?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
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