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
How do lions kill their prey?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions communicate well?
Why do some males have black manes?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions scavenge?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
Can the female lion roar?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Can lions swim?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions have enemies?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
How large is the average lion pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What are the main physical features of the cheetah?
What is the size of the spotted hyaenas territory?
How many baboons are there in the Kruger Park?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Are Porcupines rodents?
What do Lesser Bushbabies eat?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Are Suni social animals?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
What is the lifespan of a baboon?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
What do Aardwolves eat?
What are the pangolin's scales made of?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can visitors go on walking safaris to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What are some of the interesting facts about the impala found in the Kruger Park?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
Where can I see Mountain Reedbucks in the Kruger Park?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the lifespan of a porcupine?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Are Thick Tailed Bushbabies territorial and to they actively defend their territory?
Are Elands dangerous?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
Are Suni endangered?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
When do hyaenas hunt?
How large is the average lion pride?
What is the lifespan of a Serval?
What do impalas eat?
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