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
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
When do young lions become independent?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions have enemies?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions scavenge?
How large is the average lion pride?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions communicate well?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions swim?
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To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
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How fast can hyaena run?
What does a Serval look like?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
Are hippos dangerous?
What is a Klipspringer?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Are Serval endangered?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Where can I find Brown Hyenas in Kruger Park?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Do Hyaenas have the strongest jaws?
Are Elands dangerous?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What do Elands eat?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
How do spotted hyenas hunt?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do African Elephants have wrinkles?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
What is a Honey Badger?
How do lions kill their prey?
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