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 are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is an Aardwolf?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
What does a Serval eat?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
How big do Klipspringers get?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the leopards breeding habits?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is an impala?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How large is the average lion pride?
How big do Serval get?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
How big are porcupines?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Do they attack other predators?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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