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
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can the female lion roar?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are lions territorial?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions attack elephants?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions climb trees?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why do some males have black manes?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
How fast can cheetahs run?
Do lions communicate well?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
What do Suni eat?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Do Giraffes sleep?
What do Elands look like?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
Do lions attack elephants?
When do hyaenas hunt?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can you find spotted hyenas in Kruger National Park?
What is an Eland?
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