Most of us probably have formed a familiarity with lions through the Lion King, and while it’s a fictional story, it does tell us one truth, the lion is a social cat.
Lions are highly territorial and occupy the same area for generations. Females actively defend their territories, while resident males protect the pride from rival coalitions.
While most lions are extroverted socialites, there is an exception to the rule, right in the harsh deserts of northern Kenya, where the lions don’t form prides.
Cats are social animals that, in feral conditions, live in groups consisting mainly of queens and their litters. The density of the group depends partly on food resources.