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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


Can lions swim?

Do lions often become man eaters?

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

What is the distribution of lions in the Kruger Park?

Do lions eat carrion?

Which habitat to lions prefer?

When do young lions become independent?

Are lions territorial?

Do lions move around during the day?

Are lions cannibalistic?

Do lions have enemies?

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

Do the female lions do most of the hunting?

Does the male or the female lion initiate copulation?

Can lions climb trees?

Do lions communicate well?

What is the normal life span of a lion?

How often do female lions produce cubs?

What is the purpose of roaring and when do lions roar?

At what age are lions sexually mature?

Do lions have a social hierarchy?

How long do African Lions sleep on average?

What are the normal causes of death in lions?

Are the senses of a lion well developed?

Do males often fight over females or in territorial disputes?

Do lions attack elephants?

Were lions ever found on continents other than Africa?

Do lions scavenge?

Is lion cub mortality high?

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

Do female lions secure food for their cubs?

What speed can a lion reach when charging?

What are lions breeding habits?

Can the female lion roar?

How do lions kill their prey?

How much meat can a lion consume during one meal?

Do all male lions possess a mane?

Do lions use specific strategy when they hunt?

Do the home ranges of lions overlap?

What causes a lion to become a man eater?