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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 hide during rainy weather?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Can the female lion roar?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions scavenge?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What are lions breeding habits?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Why do some males have black manes?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Can lions swim?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

Can lions climb trees?

Are lions territorial?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions attack elephants?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions eat carrion?

How do lions kill their prey?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Do lions communicate well?

Do lions have enemies?