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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Do lions eat carrion?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
How large is the average lion pride?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions attack elephants?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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How often do female lions produce cubs?
Why do some males have black manes?
Do lions often become man eaters?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
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What is the normal life span of a lion?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are lions territorial?
What are lions breeding habits?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions have a social hierarchy?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
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How fast are cheetahs?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How often do elephants give birth?
Do lions communicate well?
Are Suni endangered?
Are Klipspringers easy to spot in Kruger National Park?
Where can I find hippos in Kruger National Park?
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When is the best time for spotting lion?
Are spotted hyenas social animals?
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How many cheetah are there in the Kruger Park?
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