When do young lions become independent?
The majority of young lions become independent at 2.5 to 3.5 years of age. In general, when the cubs are 17 to 18 months old the mother ceases to lead them to kills or to care for them in any way.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions communicate well?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can the female lion roar?
Why do some males have black manes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Servals social animals?
Do elephants have good memories?
What are the major physical features of the Vervet Monkey?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
How fast can Elands run?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What do impalas eat?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
How long do Suni live?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do lions have enemies?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What do Suni eat?
Can lions swim?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How big can hippos get?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
What is a hippo?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
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