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
What is the normal life span of a lion?
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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
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Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can the female lion roar?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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When do hyaenas hunt?
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Are Suni social animals?
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What does a Serval eat?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Can I see Brown Hyenas on a Kruger Park safari?
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What are some fun facts about Elephants?
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Is leopard cub mortality high?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What is an Eland?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
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