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 preferred prey species of lion?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
When do young lions become independent?
Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?
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Do lions communicate well?
Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?
Do lions kill only when they are hungry?
Are the senses of a lion well developed?
Are lions cannibalistic?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
Can lions swim?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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Are male lions more aggressive than females?
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Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?
How many Brown Hyenas are there in Kruger Park?
How is the prey of a cheetah caught and killed?
How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?
Are Serval endangered?
How much does an African Elephant weigh?
Do leopards mark their territories?
Do Brown Hyenas live in packs?
Do Aardwolves have any predators?
What are the predators of impalas in Kruger National Park?
Do Honey Badgers have any predators?
What is the general behaviour of a Thick Tailed Bushbaby?
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