A Lion kills only when hungry or enraged. Not for pleasure, not for the sight of blood, but only for food or to defend himself and his pride. Like any other predator, a Lion must understand that a senseless kill today will leave him or other members of the pride without food tomorrow.
A pride is strong only while it is one whole, and so a rigid hierarchy is a vital part of the pride. A member of the Pride is free in his choice of actions, but only so long as they do not conflict with higher-ranking members of the Pride. That is, he is free to choose his tactics, while strategy rests with the leader.
A Lion's prey is inviolable to other members of the Pride, and not even the leader has the right to order a clansman how to deal with his catch.
