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Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Home ranges often overlap, but activity zones or focuses of activity seldom do. Very often two prides in an area will deliberately avoid each other to prevent a confrontation, and direct confrontation is remarkably infrequent, as are actual fights between members of different prides.
Male adult lion

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Why do some males have black manes?

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At what age are lions sexually mature?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

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What speed can a lion reach when charging?

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How large is the average lion pride?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

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What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Can lions swim?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

When is the best time for spotting lion?

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What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

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Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

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Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

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