How Fast Is Lion?

Lions sprint at 80 km/h but only for short bursts of about 100 metres. Most hunts fail; lions actually catch prey only about 25% of the time. They can also leap 12 metres horizontally — a single bound covering more ground than two London bus lengths.

A lion can leap 12 metres horizontally in a single bound — and yet still fails to catch its prey 75% of the time.

• Same as a typical motorway driving speed
• Most hunts still fail