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 communicate well?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
How do lions kill their prey?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
Are lions territorial?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
Do lions have enemies?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions move around during the day?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Are there black leopards in the Kruger Park?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Is there a specific breeding season, and how long is the gestation period of a cheetah?
Are Suni endangered?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What do hippos eat?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What do Blue wildebeest eat?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How big can hippos get?
Do baboons migrate?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
How far can cheetah run at top speed?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
How fast are cheetahs?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What is an Aardwolf?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
How do lions kill their prey?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do lions scavenge?
How fast can impalas run?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
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