At what age can young lions survive on their own?

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A male lion — lion The distinguishing feature of a male lion (*Panthera leo*) is its mane, which makes the animal look larger and may serve to intimidate rivals or impress prospective mates.

Young lions typically cannot survive on their own until they reach two years of age.1

While cubs begin to participate in kills by 11 months, they remain dependent on the pride for a significant period before they are capable of independent survival. Survival rates for these mammals notably improve once they pass this two-year milestone.1