Question
Download Solution PDFConsider 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?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Option 1.Key Points
- Lions can mate and breed throughout the year. Their breeding is not restricted to a specific season, and females can come into estrus at any time. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Cheetahs are indeed unique among big cats in that they cannot roar. Instead, they produce a variety of other vocalizations, including purring, chirping, and growling. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- Male leopards, like many other big cats, do use scent marking to proclaim their territory. They use urine, feces, and secretions from scent glands to mark their boundaries. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
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