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.
More frequently asked questions on the Lion
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
Why do some males have black manes?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
What are lions breeding habits?
Do lions move around during the day?
Can lions swim?
What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
When is the best time for spotting lion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?
Are lions territorial?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Do lions often become man eaters?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Do lions communicate well?
What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
How do lions kill their prey?
Is lion cub mortality high?
Do female lions secure food for their cubs?
Can the female lion roar?
When do young lions become independent?
Do lions kill their prey quickly?
How long do African Lions sleep on average?
Do lions scavenge?
What is the normal life span of a lion?
What are the preferred prey species of lion?
Do lions attack elephants?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?
How large is the average lion pride?
More frequently asked questions on: Mammals
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Are lions territorial?
Which habitat to lions prefer?
Can lions swim?
Do baboons have a specific breeding time?
Do lions have enemies?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
What do Vervet Monkeys eat?
Do lions move around during the day?
What is the general behaviour of the Lesser Bushbaby?
What is the gestation period and life span of a Vervet Monkey?
Do lions communicate well?
What do Brown Hyenas eat?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Can you swim with hippos in Kruger National Park?
Can cheetahs climb trees?
What does the leopard diet consist of?
Can Aardwolves be kept as pets?
What is an Aardwolf?
How can I identify a Brown Hyena?
What is a Honey Badger?
Do Thick Tailed Bushbabies demarcate their territory?
How do Thick Tailed Bushbabies communicate?
How many muscles does an elephant trunk have?
What do spotted hyenas eat?
Can you hear spotted hyenas laughing?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do all male lions possess a mane?
How do lions kill their prey?
Do Giraffes sleep?
Do elephants have a dominant tusk?
How big are porcupines?
What is the best time of day to see Elands in Kruger National Park?
Are Mountain Reedbucks endangered?
What is the gestation period of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
Are cheetahs solitary animals?
Do they attack other predators?
At what age are lions sexually mature?
Is lion cub mortality high?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do you want to test your knowledge on the animals of the Kruger National Park?