Lions are safari royalty and a Bing homepage regular, so the lion quiz appears often. The questions play on what makes lions unique among cats, and a couple of records make them easy points.
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The only social cat
Lions are the only truly social big cat, living in family groups called prides. A pride is typically related females, their cubs, and a small coalition of males. 'What is a group of lions called' (a pride) is a staple, and the social angle separates lions from every other cat.
Who hunts, and the roar
Lionesses do most of the hunting, usually cooperatively, while males defend territory. A lion's roar can be heard up to about 8 kilometres (5 miles) away, used to mark territory and locate the pride, a favourite record question.
The mane and the myth
Only male lions grow manes, and a darker, fuller mane signals health and testosterone, which impresses females and intimidates rivals. Despite the 'king of the jungle' nickname, lions live in savannahs and grasslands, not jungles, a classic trick.
Conservation
Lions have vanished from most of their historic range and are now classified as Vulnerable, with the Asiatic lion surviving only in India's Gir Forest. Population and range questions draw on this.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a group of lions called?
A pride, typically related females, their cubs and a small coalition of males; lions are the only social big cat.
Do male or female lions hunt?
Lionesses do most of the hunting, often cooperatively, while males primarily defend the pride's territory.
Do lions live in jungles?
No, despite the 'king of the jungle' nickname, lions live in savannahs and grasslands, a common quiz trick.