LIONS
HAVE BABIES
The typical Lion mother has 3 cubs/litter, after 14
to 15 weeks of gestation. Females start their breeding
cycles a the age of t 4. This is a year earlier than
males.
Surprisingly,
coalition partners hardly ever fight over mating rights.
The first to reach a female in heat becomes her consort—until
and unless he has had enough. As partners are usually
equals, fighting would impair their ability to withstand
takeover attempts..
