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
Do lions often become man eaters?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions scavenge?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions communicate well?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions move around during the day?
How large is the average lion pride?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can the female lion roar?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why do some males have black manes?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
What are lions breeding habits?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Can lions swim?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Do lions attack elephants?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Blue wildebeest endangered?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
How fast can Elands run?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
What is a Brown Hyena?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
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