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
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Can lions swim?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
How do lions kill their prey?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions have enemies?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions move around during the day?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
How do elephants use their tusks?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do lions communicate well?
What type of habitat do cheetahs prefer?
How fast are cheetahs?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
How fast can impalas run?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Are leopards territorial?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
How big are porcupines?
Do elephants have good memories?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is a Suni?
What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What does a Serval look like?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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