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Quiz: How much do you know about lions?
Mufasa: The Lion King will be released in cinemas on Friday.
NEXT WEEK, CINEMAGOERS will be treated to Mufasa: The Lion King.
It’s both a prequel and a sequel to 2019’s The Lion King and will tell the origin story of Mufasa and Scar.
Beyoncé and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter will also lend their voice acting skills to the cast.
With another film in The Lion King series coming next week, we want to test your knowledge of real life lions.
How much can lions eat in a single meal?
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Up to 40 kg
Up to 50 kg
Up to 60 kg
Up to 70 kg
How do prides mark their territory?
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Urine spraying
Roaring
Scratch marks
All of the above
How far can a lion’s roar be heard?
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Up to 5 miles
Up to 10 miles
Up to 15 miles
Up to 20 miles
Why do lions have manes?
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Camouflage
To keep warm
To attract mates
To look cool
How fast can lions run?
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Up to 40 kph
Up to 50 kph
Up to 60 kph
Up to 70 kph
How long can a lion’s tail reach?
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50 centimetres
1 metre
1.25 metres
1.5 metres
How long does a male lion’s reign over a pride typically last?
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2-3 years
4-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
How many cubs, per litter, does a female lion typically have?
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2-3
4-5
6-7
8-10
Who does most of the hunting?
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Lions
Lionesses
How many members are in the average lion pride?
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10
15
20
30
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Rafiki
The wise shaman of the Pride Lands (and quizzing)
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Timon and Pumbaa
Everyone's favourite duo
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The spotted hyenas
Not welcome in the Pride Lands (or in the quiz)
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Scar
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