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What is a Group of Lions Called?

In English grammar, we use special words called Collective Nouns to describe a group of animals. (For example, a group of birds is called a 'flock'). But what do we call a family of lions?

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What is a group of lions called?

Answer

A group of lions is called a 'Pride'.

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Key Facts

Group of Lions: A Pride.

Nature: Lions are the only big cats that live in family groups.

Hunter: In a pride, the female lionesses do 90% of the hunting.

Protector: The males protect the pride from rival males.

The Collective Noun

A group of lions is called a Pride.

So, if you see multiple lions sitting together in the jungle, you would say: "Look at that pride of lions."

What makes up a Pride?

Unlike tigers or leopards, which prefer to live alone (solitary), lions are highly social animals.

  • A standard pride consists of about 15 to 20 lions.
  • It usually contains a few adult males (who protect the territory), several adult females (called lionesses, who do all the hunting), and their cubs (babies).
  • The lionesses in a pride are usually related to each other (sisters, mothers, and daughters) and stay together for life.

Other Interesting Animal Groups

  • A group of wolves is called a Pack.
  • A group of elephants is called a Herd.
  • A group of crows is called a Murder.
  • A group of owls is called a Parliament.

Questions and Answers

What is a group of lions called?+

A group of lions is called a 'Pride'.

Why do lions live in a pride?+

Lions live in a pride because they are social animals. Living in a group helps the females hunt large prey efficiently and helps the males protect their territory and cubs from danger.

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