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 is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?
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Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?
Do the female lions do most of the hunting?
How do lions kill their prey?
What are the normal causes of death in lions?
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Do all male lions possess a mane?
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What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?
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What is the size of the average lion litter?
Do lions hide during rainy weather?
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Do lions move around during the day?
Do lions communicate well?
Do lions eat carrion?
Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?
Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?
Are young adults expelled from the pride?
What causes a lion to become a man eater?
Do the home ranges of lions overlap?
Can lions climb trees?
Do lions have enemies?
What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?
Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?
Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?
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