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
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions attack elephants?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions communicate well?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
When do young lions become independent?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Can lions climb trees?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Why do some males have black manes?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Can lions swim?
What is a Honey Badger?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How long do Suni live?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How big can hippos get?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
Are there any conservation efforts in place to protect hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What is the gestation period for spotted hyenas?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What do Suni eat?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do lions eat carrion?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
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