When do young lions become independent?
The majority of young lions become independent at 2.5 to 3.5 years of age. In general, when the cubs are 17 to 18 months old the mother ceases to lead them to kills or to care for them in any way.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
How large is the average lion pride?
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Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
What does a Serval eat?
Do lions scavenge?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
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It is said that baboons could kill a leopard. Is this true?
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What is the most dangerous animal in Africa?
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Can visitors interact with the mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What are the main physical features of the leopard?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
Do leopards roar?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What kind of mammals can be found in Kruger National Park?
How do Vervet Monkeys communicate and are they aggressive?
Do leopards mark their territories?
How long do Blue wildebeest live?
How fast can Blue wildebeest run?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
May I feed the animals in Kruger Park?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
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