Consider 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 ?
A
1 and 2 only
Correct answer
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: lions can breed at any time of year rather than in a fixed season. Statement 2 is correct: cheetahs cannot roar; they purr, chirp and growl instead. Statement 3 is wrong: male leopards, like male lions, mark their territory with scent, by spraying urine and scraping, as well as by calling. So 1 and 2 only.
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