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Are male lions more aggressive than females?

Aggression between pride members is very rare except when competing for food at a kill. A female could in fact be more dangerous than a male, as females with cubs are extremely dangerous and intolerant of anything that could endanger the cubs.

More frequently asked questions on the Lion


Do lions often become man eaters?

When do young lions become independent?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions attack elephants?

Does a pride of lions accept a stranger?

Is it true that lions usually mate over a two to three day period?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Do lions have enemies?

Are lions territorial?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Will a lioness allow cubs other than her own to suckle?

What are lions breeding habits?

Is lion cub mortality high?

What are the preferred prey species of lion?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?

Do lions kill only when they are hungry?

Can the female lion roar?

How far can the roar of a lion be heard?

Why to male lions kill cubs that are not their own?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

Is there a way that one lion or lioness could avoid aggression from another?

Do lions communicate well?

How do lions kill their prey?

What is the size of the average lion litter?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

What are the biggest animals attacked by lion?

Do lions kill their prey quickly?

Do lions scavenge?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions move around during the day?

Do lions hide during rainy weather?

How often do female lions produce cubs?