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 the senses of a lion well developed?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Can lions climb trees?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions eat carrion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are lions territorial?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions move around during the day?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions have enemies?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
What type of habitat do spotted hyenas prefer?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Do lions communicate well?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
Do leopards returns to the prey left in a tree?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Where can Honey Badgers be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions eat carrion?
Are Suni social animals?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How fast can Elands run?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
When do young lions become independent?
Are Warthogs fast?
Are spotted hyenas endangered?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Can lions swim?
How fast can hyaena run?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do porcupines have any predators?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What do hippos eat?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
What are some fun facts about Elephants?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
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