Lions are the only cats who live in groups. They are known for being loyal to their family. Not their biological family but their pride, this sometimes means that they do not keep family members in their pride especially if they are male. A male lion may banish his kin from the pride if there is a possibility of him becoming competition. Thereafter, the male lion, now old enough, must form his own pride. They do this by taking over another lion’s pride. Lions in a pride protect each other.