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because if there is to many male lions then they will all have a fight over the females

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What do lions do when the lioness is hunting?

As the lions are more lazier then the lioness . The Lion just lies around under the trees. while lying under the trees Male lions text message other male lions in near by prides...then they get together at a lions pub and watch the lions game.


How does a lion gets its food?

Lions are predators; they stalk their prey, and then, when close enough, rush it and bring it down with their claws and teeth. They can hunt alone but are more successful hunting in cooperation with other members of their pride.


How many cubs are in a pride?

The number varies but usually there are 20-30 cats in a pride. Usually there is only one male in a pride, more than one is rarely seen. Usually the only time there are more than one males in the pride is when there are male cubs. The lions coopoorate by the females hunting for food and sharing it with the pride while the male protects the pride.


Are lions afraid of any other animals?

lone lioness's will be afraid of the mothers of their wildabeast kill sometimes and of a 3 or more hyenas.and the males lone or not are only sometimes submissum when he(and if he has a mate)are out numbered by new young an stronger,healthier lions looking for a pride to take over or new territory.but all lions,even if in a large pride,will be scared of 2 or more buffalos.if only one buffalo alone,a pride can take it on,not an outcast.but lone females will be scared if a couple of lions not every bit fond of her come at the girl.they will also scamper away from elephants and rhinos,unless they are REALLY REALLY gutsy.(dr@gongirl11)


What are two lions called?

they are a couple, more than 2 they are a "pride"

Related questions

What do lions do when the lioness is hunting?

As the lions are more lazier then the lioness . The Lion just lies around under the trees. while lying under the trees Male lions text message other male lions in near by prides...then they get together at a lions pub and watch the lions game.


How does a lion gets its food?

Lions are predators; they stalk their prey, and then, when close enough, rush it and bring it down with their claws and teeth. They can hunt alone but are more successful hunting in cooperation with other members of their pride.


How many cubs are in a pride?

The number varies but usually there are 20-30 cats in a pride. Usually there is only one male in a pride, more than one is rarely seen. Usually the only time there are more than one males in the pride is when there are male cubs. The lions coopoorate by the females hunting for food and sharing it with the pride while the male protects the pride.


Are lions afraid of any other animals?

lone lioness's will be afraid of the mothers of their wildabeast kill sometimes and of a 3 or more hyenas.and the males lone or not are only sometimes submissum when he(and if he has a mate)are out numbered by new young an stronger,healthier lions looking for a pride to take over or new territory.but all lions,even if in a large pride,will be scared of 2 or more buffalos.if only one buffalo alone,a pride can take it on,not an outcast.but lone females will be scared if a couple of lions not every bit fond of her come at the girl.they will also scamper away from elephants and rhinos,unless they are REALLY REALLY gutsy.(dr@gongirl11)


What are two lions called?

they are a couple, more than 2 they are a "pride"


Does a pride of lions have more than one male?

A single lion pride can have one or two male lions. 10 or more female lionesses are known to be a part of the pride. Apart from them there can be numerous cubs and adolescents in a pride. Prides with upto 3 male lions have been seen and recorded but the usual male number in a pride is one or at most two. Lions hunt as a group/pride. They stay low and hidden and go near an unsuspecting prey like a Gazelle or a Zebra and then once sufficiently close, they sprint and take down the prey. All animals of the pride take part in the hunt


Why is earl francis LIoy a famous African American?

Lions are one of the only "social" big cats as they prefer to live in groups called "prides". Female lions are usually always in a pride unless for some reason they are banned from the group. Male lions usually have to leave the pride once they become adolescents that can challenge the Male pride leader(s). There can be more than one adult male lion in a pride but only one is supposed to mate with the females and produce offspring.


How many lions are in a pride?

A single lion pride can have one or two male lions. 10 or more female lionesses are known to be a part of the pride. Apart from them there can be numerous cubs and adolescents in a pride. Prides with upto 3 male lions have been seen and recorded but the usual male number in a pride is one or at most two. Lions hunt as a group/pride. They stay low and hidden and go near an unsuspecting prey like a Gazelle or a Zebra and then once sufficiently close, they sprint and take down the prey. All animals of the pride take part in the hunt


What is a tiger's pride?

Tigers don't live in a pride, they tend to be more solitary hunters. Lions, on the other hand, live in prides.


What is the meaning of Pride of lions?

A pride of lions is a family group with one adult male, several females and usually a number of cubs.A single lion pride can have one or two male lions. 10 or more female lionesses are known to be a part of the pride. Apart from them there can be numerous cubs and adolescents in a pride. Prides with upto 3 male lions have been seen and recorded but the usual male number in a pride is one or at most two. Lions hunt as a group/pride. They stay low and hidden and go near an unsuspecting prey like a Gazelle or a Zebra and then once sufficiently close, they sprint and take down the prey. All animals of the pride take part in the huntOkay well a lion pride is a group of lions that usually consists of one dominant male and 5-10 females and their cubs. Female lions hunt and look after the young whilst male lions will defend the territory they live in and usually when females bring back a kill they will all back off and let the male feed.


Of what does a pride of lions consist?

A single lion pride can have one or two male lions. 10 or more female lionesses are known to be a part of the pride. Apart from them there can be numerous cubs and adolescents in a pride. Prides with upto 3 male lions have been seen and recorded but the usual male number in a pride is one or at most two. Lions hunt as a group/pride. They stay low and hidden and go near an unsuspecting prey like a Gazelle or a Zebra and then once sufficiently close, they sprint and take down the prey. All animals of the pride take part in the hunt


Do the lions hunt for the pride?

A single lion pride can have one or two male lions. 10 or more female lionesses are known to be a part of the pride. Apart from them there can be numerous cubs and adolescents in a pride. Prides with upto 3 male lions have been seen and recorded but the usual male number in a pride is one or at most two. Lions hunt as a group/pride. They stay low and hidden and go near an unsuspecting prey like a Gazelle or a Zebra and then once sufficiently close, they sprint and take down the prey. All animals of the pride take part in the hunt