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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


Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Can the female lion roar?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do lions often become man eaters?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

Do lions have enemies?

Do lions eat carrion?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

When do young lions become independent?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions attack elephants?

How do lions kill their prey?

How large is the average lion pride?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions scavenge?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

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

At what age are lions sexually mature?

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

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

More frequently asked questions on: Mammals


Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?

Do porcupines have any predators?

Are there any nocturnal mammals in Kruger National Park?

What do Honey Badgers eat?

Where can I find Klipspringers in Kruger National Park?

What are the main physical features of the leopard?

How big do Serval get?

Are lions territorial?

How do leopards manage to get very heavy prey into a tree?

What is the biggest animal killed by hyaenas?

What do spotted hyenas eat?

What is a Brown Hyena?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What do porcupines eat?

Is there a dominance hierarchy amongst other members of a baboon troop?

How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?

Do baboons migrate?

Where can Aardwolves be found in the Kruger Park?

Are male lions more aggressive than females?

How fast can impalas run?

Do leopards roar?

What is the general behaviour of a Vervet Monkey?

Do male baboons often kill each other in fights?

What do Blue wildebeest eat?

How big can hippos get?

What is the breeding season for impalas?

Where can Suni be found in the Kruger National Park?

What is the lifespan of a Serval?

Are there any endangered mammal species in Kruger National Park?

Are honey badgers dangerous?

Are cheetahs dangerous to man?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions have enemies?

Do baboons have a specific leader and how is dominance established?

Are Porcupines rodents?

What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?

Are Klipspringers endangered?

To what diseases are baboons susceptible?

What do impalas eat?

Is leopard cub mortality high?