The collective noun used to describe a group of lions is “a pride.” This term is particularly fitting and highlights the unique social structure among lions, distinguishing them from other members of the cat family. Unlike other cats, lions live in groups, which are primarily composed of female lions that are related to each other. The size of pride can vary, typically ranging from four to thirty-five individuals, with an average size of about ten to fifteen members. The majority of a pride’s members are females, alongside a smaller number of males, usually between one and four.
In addition to the term “pride,” there is another collective noun used for lions, particularly for groups consisting solely of males: “a coalition.” These coalitions are formed when male lions, often brothers or cousins, band together, usually in the pursuit of taking over another pride by ousting the resident males. This behavior is part of the natural life cycle of male lions as they reach maturity and seek to establish their own prides by finding unrelated females to mate with.
