Lions are known to be one of the most dangerous predators in the forest. If they catch a prey, it becomes not only difficult but impossible to escape from the strong jaws and hurtful claws. However, very few people would know that a lioness is a better hunter than a lion. Although they are small in size when compared to the lions, they are faster than the lions.
To seek answers to support the point, many people have responded in Quora. Some mentioned that the lioness is a better hunter because of her knowledge. However, let us know the rationale behind the queen of forest being the best predator.
The lioness is called the queen of the forest. Lionesses have a habit of chasing their prey and have a nature of hiding beside the trees and bushes once they see their prey. They wait for a good chance, and once spotted they pounce on their prey. However, many might not know that they have a habit of hunting alone most of the time. In case of attacking a heavy animal, the lioness attacks with a whole group so that it does not get a chance to escape in the hunt.
Lions are biologically bigger than lionesses. A lion can be about ten feet tall when measured from nose to tail. However, a lioness is about nine feet tall only. On the other hand, a lion can run as fast as 56 kmph while a lioness can reach a speed of up to 72 kmph.
Meanwhile, lionesses hunt to feed their group, in which the male members get the first share of the prey, while the lioness eats the leftovers. The lioness is also an agile predator, even when compared to the lions. While the lions are responsible for safeguarding the family from the enemies, the lioness takes the responsibility of taking care of the cubs and making them eat.
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