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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


How often do female lions produce cubs?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Can the female lion roar?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Are lions territorial?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions scavenge?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do lions eat carrion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Can lions swim?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Why do some males have black manes?

What are lions breeding habits?