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 the biggest animals attacked by lion?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
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When do young lions become independent?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
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Which habitat to lions prefer?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
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What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
How large is the average lion pride?
Are lions cannibalistic?
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What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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When is the best time to see mammals in Kruger National Park?
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What do Elands look like?
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Are Elands dangerous?
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