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Do male and female lions look different?

Male lions are different from female because male ones are a lot larger and they have hair around the head but female lions don't. Female lions are also referred to as "lionesses". Also, female lions do most of the hunting in the pride. While the lionesses hunt, the male lions stay near and watch over the cubs. Male lions are also known for being the leaders of the pride. The leader is the one who challenges and fights other male lions from other prides. In a pride, there is a lot more females than males also.


Does a male or female lion live longer?

Female lions generally live longer than male lions. In the wild, female lions can live up to around 15 years, while males typically live about 10 to 14 years. This difference is largely due to the challenges male lions face, including fighting for territory and the stresses of competing for mates. In captivity, both sexes can live longer, with females often reaching up to 20 years or more.


Why does a female lion not have a mane?

The mane is nothing but a growth of hair in the neck region. This is used to intimidate the opponents and also to shield the neck area of the lions when in a fight. Since male lions are the ones that fight for the pride and territory they have it. Since females do not indulge in such fights, they do not have a mane.


Are female and male lions the same color?

Since not all individual male lions are the same color, nor are all female lions the same color, this makes the question essentially meaningless.


Why do male lions have fur and female lions don't have fur?

Male and female lions both have fur, but male lions have a mane which can vary in color and size. The mane serves as a form of protection during fights with other males and can also signal the lion's age and health to potential mates. Female lions do not have manes because they do not need them for the same purposes as males.

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Do male lions live longer than female lions in captivity?

yes


Do male and female lions look different?

Male lions are different from female because male ones are a lot larger and they have hair around the head but female lions don't. Female lions are also referred to as "lionesses". Also, female lions do most of the hunting in the pride. While the lionesses hunt, the male lions stay near and watch over the cubs. Male lions are also known for being the leaders of the pride. The leader is the one who challenges and fights other male lions from other prides. In a pride, there is a lot more females than males also.


Do male horse have long hair?

No longer than female horses.


What male adults are about 1.7 m tall and have acoller of longer red hair?

Lions. They are around three feet tall, and the male adults have manes of long red hair.


What are female and male sea lions called?

i think its the male is lion and the female is lioness


How could you describe a female lion?

Female lions look very similar to their male counterparts, however they do not have the long mane male lions are famous for. Female lions hunt in packs and protect the young.


Were the lions in the movie ghost in the darkness male or female?

Male


Why does a female lion not have a mane?

The mane is nothing but a growth of hair in the neck region. This is used to intimidate the opponents and also to shield the neck area of the lions when in a fight. Since male lions are the ones that fight for the pride and territory they have it. Since females do not indulge in such fights, they do not have a mane.


Is cheetah a male or a female?

Usually it is the female lions. Female lions usually lead a peaceful life and do not involve in fights. On the other hand, the male lions live to fight. When they are around 4-5 years old they dethrone a male lion (probably kill it) and take over its pride. They will rule the pride for the next 4-5 years when they are at their prime strength and stamina. After that another younger lion would replace him. This way male lions do not live past 10 years or more. Female lions are known to live to upto 15 years.


Are female and male lions the same color?

Since not all individual male lions are the same color, nor are all female lions the same color, this makes the question essentially meaningless.


Why do male lions have fur and female lions don't have fur?

Male and female lions both have fur, but male lions have a mane which can vary in color and size. The mane serves as a form of protection during fights with other males and can also signal the lion's age and health to potential mates. Female lions do not have manes because they do not need them for the same purposes as males.


What are the names of male and female leader of lions?

alpha