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 attack elephants?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
How do lions kill their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions eat carrion?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions move around during the day?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Can lions swim?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Suni social animals?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
What is a Suni?
How fast can hyaena run?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
When do leopard cubs become independent?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
What do cheetahs eat?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Do lions scavenge?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How fast are cheetahs?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Is lion cub mortality high?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What is a Honey Badger?
What do Klipspringers eat?
Do Buffalo have good memories?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Are Brown Hyenas dangerous?
How do Elephants Communicate?
How can I increase my chances of seeing mammals in Kruger National Park?
What do impalas eat?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
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