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
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Can lions climb trees?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions communicate well?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
How do lions kill their prey?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How large is the average lion pride?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions eat carrion?
Why do some males have black manes?
Can the female lion roar?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions move around during the day?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do Suni live?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Are leopards territorial?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
When do young lions become independent?
When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Are Porcupines rodents?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is an impala?
What is a Klipspringer?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
What is a Serval?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
What are lions breeding habits?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Are Suni social animals?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
What do Elands look like?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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