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 are the normal causes of death in lions?
When do young lions become independent?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions have enemies?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do lions communicate well?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do lions move around during the day?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
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Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Are Serval endangered?
What does a Serval eat?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
How fast can Elands run?
Can lions climb trees?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How do lions kill their prey?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Are impalas endangered?
What do porcupines eat?
How big can hippos get?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
What do cheetahs eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What do Elands eat?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Are Suni social animals?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
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