By analysing these scent marks using the Flehmen response, lions can assess the social hierarchy and make decisions about ...

It reduces the likelihood of genetic disorders and increases the pride's adaptability to changing environments and circumstances. Male lions play a central role in the social hierarchy of the pride.

The four cubs were born in January and will be named once their sex has been confirmed A zoo has welcomed the arrival of four newborn lion cubs, which has boosted the size of its pride to 10.