but they can face threats themselves – especially lion cubs. Young lions are often vulnerable to male lions from other coalitions that can kill clubs so they can mate with the female lions.

Moment lionesses attack lion at West Midland Safari Park Wild male lions will also typically chase off any male cubs when they grow up to ensure they are alone with the pride lionesses.

The female cub, nicknamed "Sparta," was discovered in 2018 near a much older, preserved, male cub, who was given the name "Boris." ...