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
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Can lions swim?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions have enemies?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are lions territorial?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
When do young lions become independent?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
How big can hippos get?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Honey Badgers endangered?
Do lions have enemies?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are impalas endangered?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
Are Servals social animals?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Are lions territorial?
Are hippos dangerous?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do cheetahs eat?
Do Giraffes sleep?
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