How Fast is the Lion?
Truthfully, not many animals are capable of outrunning the lion. Speed is not always the determining factor during the hunt, and the quick strategy of a frightened victim can mean all the difference between a nourishing meal and a waste of valuable energy. The cheetah is capable of reaching speeds upwards of 70 miles per hour, which is quite a bit faster than the 50 miles per hour you can expect from the lion. Speed is sometimes not as important as are agility and grace, however. Without all three aspects readily present and executed perfectly, the lion could be left panted and exhausted, while the young wildebeest rejoins his mother a safe distance away. The lioness hunts in teams of two or more, and have proven to strategize the kill plan based on what type of prey they are after. For the lion, speed comes as the second talent which will be called upon, as first she will stalk slowly, low and quiet, with her teammates doing the same from their positions. She will continue to stalk un
