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 long do African Lions sleep on average?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions have enemies?
How large is the average lion pride?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions attack elephants?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
How often do female lions produce cubs?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Do lions scavenge?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
Do lions often become man eaters?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Can the female lion roar?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are lions breeding habits?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Are lions territorial?
Are Warthogs fast?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
What is the life span of a lesser bushbaby?
Are there any predators that hunt Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the leopard?
How fast can hyaena run?
Where can Serval be found in the Kruger Park?
Where can I find impalas in Kruger National Park?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
What should I do if I encounter a dangerous mammal in Kruger National Park?
Is the cheetah a true cat?
What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
Are Suni social animals?
Are porcupines found in Kruger National Park?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What does a Thick Tailed Bushbaby look like?
How fast can impalas run?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can Serval be kept as pets?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
Do lions scavenge?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Do they attack other predators?
Can the leopard be a danger to humans?
Are Mountain Reedbucks dangerous?
What is the preferred habitat of the leopard?
Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How long do Honey Badgers live?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What is the breeding season for impalas?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
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