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 kill only when they are hungry?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Do lions scavenge?
When do young lions become independent?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Can lions swim?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Do lions eat carrion?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Can the female lion roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why do some males have black manes?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Do lions communicate well?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What are lions breeding habits?
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How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Why are leopards so seldom seen?
How do lions kill their prey?
Are Aardwolves social animals?
What is a Mountain Reedbuck?
Do Hyaenas run in packs?
What does a Serval look like?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What threats do Brown Hyenas face?
Are cheetahs territorial?
Are Vervet Monkeys intelligent?
How do Elephants Communicate?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
What do Mountain Reedbucks eat?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
How much does a leopard eat per day?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How can you tell the difference between male and female spotted hyenas?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Suni endangered?
Can lions climb trees?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the gestation period of the Lesser Bushbaby?
Do leopards roar?
Are Elands dangerous?
How fast can impalas run?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Is leopard cub mortality high?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Do they attack other predators?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
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