A group of lions is referred to as a "pride." A pride typically consists of several related females, their offspring, and a small number of adult males. This social structure allows lions to cooperate in hunting and protecting their territory. The females usually do the majority of the hunting, working as a team to take down prey, while the males defend the pride’s territory from intruders. Living in a pride enhances survival and reproductive success, allowing these magnificent animals to thrive in their natural habitat.