Behaviors of Lions, Cheetahs, and Leopards

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Consider the following statements:

1. Lions do not have a particular breeding season.
2. Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs do not roar.
3. Unlike male lions, male leopards do not proclaim their territory by scent marking.

Which of the statements given above are correct? A). 1 and 2 only B). 2 and 3 only C). 1 and 3 only D). 1, 2 and 3

Edvaya · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only. Statement 1 is Correct: Lions are polyestrous and do not have a strict, particular breeding season; they can mate and give birth at any time of the year. Statement 2 is Correct: Cheetahs belong to the subfamily Felinae (unlike lions, tigers, and leopards which belong to Pantherinae). They do not possess the specialized larynx/hyoid bone structure required to roar. Instead, they purr, chirp, and hiss. Statement 3 is Incorrect: Both male lions and male leopards are highly territorial and heavily rely on scent marking (using urine, feces, and gland secretions) to proclaim their territory.

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