What speed can a lion reach when charging?
A lion is deceptively fast over a short distance. Claims of up to 80 km/h have been made but not yet proven. This seems rather fast for an animal the size of a lion with its relatively short legs and bulky body. Shorter sprints of 40 to 60 km/h would be more realistic.
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What are lions breeding habits?
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Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do lions communicate well?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
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Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Are lions cannibalistic?
Can lions swim?
Are lions territorial?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
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Do lions often become man eaters?
Do lions attack elephants?
Do lions move around during the day?
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Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What is a Brown Hyena?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
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