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How many lions can live together in a pride?

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Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) with tufted ears and spotted fur walking through snow in a winter landscape. — feline The Eurasian lynx (*Lynx lynx*), a member of the family Felidae, can be found in forests that range from Scandinavia to far eastern Russia. It is the largest member of the genus *Lynx* and the third largest predator in Europe.

Lions are unique among the feline family because they live in social groups known as prides. A pride typically consists of several generations of related lionesses, a smaller number of breeding males, and their cubs.1

The size of a pride can vary significantly, ranging from as few as 4 members to as many as 37, with an average size of about 15 individuals. These groups often spend their days in smaller, scattered units that unite to hunt or share meals. The formation of these groups is believed to be an evolutionary adaptation that improves hunting efficiency and helps females defend their cubs and territory against intruders.12