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 kill their prey quickly?
Can lions swim?
How do lions kill their prey?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions have enemies?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions move around during the day?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
How large is the average lion pride?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
Can the female lion roar?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby eat?
Is the leopard a solitary animal?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
How big do Serval get?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What is a Suni?
Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?
How fast can Elands run?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Blue wildebeest?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
When do hyaenas hunt?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
What do hippos eat?
Are cheetahs often robbed of their kill?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
How fast can cheetahs run?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Are cheetahs dangerous to man?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What is a hippo?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What is a Klipspringer?
Are Suni endangered?
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