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Do lions move around during the day?

Although lions are inactive when not on the hunt, they can nevertheless walk up to 20 km a day when necessary.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

Do lions have enemies?

How large is the average lion pride?

What are lions breeding habits?

Do lions communicate well?

Can lions swim?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Do lions often become man eaters?

Can the female lion roar?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

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

Can lions climb trees?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Could vultures lead lions to a dead animal?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are lions territorial?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

Do lions attack elephants?

Do lions scavenge?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

Are young adults expelled from the pride?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

Why do some males have black manes?

When do young lions become independent?

Is lion cub mortality high?

Do lions eat carrion?

Are lions sometimes injured by their prey?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?