Q 01/05

What kills most adult lions in the wild?

A) Hyenas and wild dogs

B) Humans and other lions

C) Crocodiles and pythons

D) Elephants and buffalo

Answer · why

B) Humans and other lions

Humans and other lions account for most adult deaths, so a wild male rarely lives past 12 and a lioness reaches about 16, while zoo lions can live int...

Q 02/05

What is the primary role of male lions in a pride?

A) Leading hunts

B) Finding water sources

C) Teaching cubs to hunt

D) Defending territory

Answer · why

D) Defending territory

Defending territory is the males' main job: they patrol the edges of the pride's range, roar and fight off rival males, while the lionesses do most of...

Q 03/05

What did a study of lions in US zoos find gives males longer, thicker manes?

A) Cold temperatures

B) A rich diet

C) Selective breeding

D) A lack of rivals

Answer · why

A) Cold temperatures

Cold temperatures: comparing lions in 17 zoos across the United States, researchers tied up to half of a mane's length and density to climate, since a...

Q 04/05

For roughly how much of each day are lions inactive?

A) About 8 hours

B) About 12 hours

C) About 20 hours

D) About 23 hours

Answer · why

C) About 20 hours

About 20 hours of rest leaves an average of two hours a day walking and fifty minutes eating.

Q 05/05

How do lions usually get within range of their prey?

A) Chasing herds to exhaustion

B) Dropping from tree branches

C) Driving prey into rivers

D) Stalking close under cover

Answer · why

D) Stalking close under cover

Stalking close under cover makes up for poor stamina: several lions may creep to within about 30 metres from different angles before a short rush, and...