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 have a social hierarchy?
What are lions breeding habits?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions scavenge?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Do lions have enemies?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions communicate well?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Why do some males have black manes?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Can the female lion roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
When do young lions become independent?
Can lions swim?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
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Are cheetahs solitary animals?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are Serval endangered?
Do lions communicate well?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Do porcupines have any predators?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are Suni endangered?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
What do Honey Badgers eat?
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
What is the potential life span of a leopard?
What are the Thick Tailed Bushbabies enemies?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
What is an Eland?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
How large is the average lion pride?
To what diseases are baboons susceptible?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
Do Blue wildebeest migrate?
Are Warthogs fast?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
Why do some males have black manes?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
How fast are cheetahs?
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