it could be worse

LizM61409

I was reading an article about Cecil the lion and it mentioned that as a pride male he would have been quite busy, because for every cub that survives to 1 year lions copulate 3000 times!! That puts things in perspective!

https://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2015/07/cecil_the_lion_research_scientists_studied_the_lion_for_years_video.html

lifeonthehill

ALittleCountry said:

Yes, but his cubs will likely be killed by a new male in attempts to be Alpha. The mothers may die as well fighting for their cubs' lives.

It's so sad and infuriating at the same time.