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
Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Can the female lion roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions have enemies?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Why do some males have black manes?
How large is the average lion pride?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Can lions climb trees?
Are lions territorial?
Do lions communicate well?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions scavenge?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
What speed can a lion reach when charging?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Are lions cannibalistic?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Why do leopards hang their prey in trees?
How far can the roar of a lion be heard?
Do porcupines have any predators?
What is a Honey Badger?
Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?
Are honey badgers dangerous?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Are leopards very susceptible to disease?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
How do Elephants Communicate?
Are spotted hyenas dangerous to humans?
Can porcupines shoot their quills?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are porcupines dangerous to humans?
What do Mountain Reedbucks look like?
What are the main physical features of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What kind of sounds do cheetahs make?
Are Serval endangered?
What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?
Is it true that giraffes have blue tongues?
Do lions communicate well?
Where can Elands be found in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
Are Elands dangerous?
Can the female lion roar?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do lions attack elephants?
Are Aardwolves endangered?
Do other predators prey upon leopard?
How fast are cheetahs?
What is the size and weight of an Aardwolf?
Where can Blue wildebeest be found in the Kruger National Park?
Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?
Are Klipspringers endangered?
Do they attack other predators?
Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?
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