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
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How large is the average lion pride?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Can lions climb trees?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
What are lions breeding habits?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions move around during the day?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can lions swim?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
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Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How fast can Elands run?
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
Do leopards roar?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions cannibalistic?
How large is the average lion pride?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
How often do elephants give birth?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
How big can hippos get?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions communicate well?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Do elephants have good memories?
How big are porcupines?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
What do Elands look like?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
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