Take this lion quiz and see how much you really know about the king of beasts, from its roar, mane and pride life to how it hunts, rests and raises its cubs.
What is the collective name for a social group of lions living together? Choices: A pack, A pride, A herd, A colony
Where does the lion rank in size among all living species of wild cats in the world? Choices: First, Third, Second, Fifth
What is the scientific name for the lion? Choices: Panthera leo, Panthera tigris, Panthera pardus, Acinonyx jubatus
Under good conditions, across what maximum distance can a lion's powerful roar be heard? Choices: About 100 meters (330 feet), About 1 km (0.6 miles), About 30 km (19 miles), About 8 km (5 miles)
Roughly what share of the hunting in a typical lion pride is done by the lionesses? Choices: About 10%, About 30%, About 85–90%, About 50%
What does a darker, fuller mane on an adult male lion typically signal to females and rivals? Choices: Good health and strength, Old age and weakness, Hunger, A wish to leave the pride
Approximately how many hours per day do lions spend resting or sleeping to save energy? Choices: About 4 hours, About 16–20 hours, About 8 hours, About 10 hours
Approximately how long does a lioness's pregnancy last? Choices: About 1 month, About 6 months, About 9 months, About 3.5 months
What is a group of allied adult male lions that band together to take over and defend a pride called? Choices: A coalition, A pack, A troop, A clan
What top speed can a lion reach in short, explosive sprints? Choices: About 30 km/h (19 mph), About 50 km/h (31 mph), About 80 km/h (50 mph), About 120 km/h (75 mph)
At roughly what age are young male lions usually forced to leave the pride they were born into? Choices: About 6 months, Around 2 to 4 years, About 8 years, About 12 years
Unlike solitary big cats such as tigers and leopards, which word best describes the lion's way of life? Choices: Solitary, Migratory, Social, Nocturnal only
According to research on wild lions, which kind of mane do lionesses find most attractive? Choices: A short mane, A blond mane, No mane at all, A dark mane
At what time do lionesses prefer to do most of their hunting? Choices: At night, Around midday, In the afternoon heat, Only in the morning
How heavy can a fully grown male African lion be at its peak? Choices: About 50 kg (110 lb), About 100 kg (220 lb), Up to about 250 kg (550 lb), About 500 kg (1,100 lb)