Correct option is A
Statement 1 is correct.
Lions (Panthera leo) do not have a specific breeding season; they can mate throughout the year. Female lions are induced ovulators, meaning that mating itself stimulates ovulation. This allows lions to have cubs at any time of the year, depending on environmental conditions and the availability of food.
Statement 2 is correct.
Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) indeed do not roar, which distinguishes them from other big cats like lions, tigers, and leopards. Instead of roaring, cheetahs communicate through a variety of other vocalizations, including purrs, chirps, growls, and hisses. Their anatomy, particularly the structure of their larynx, does not support the ability to roar.
Statement 3 is incorrect.
Male leopards (Panthera pardus), like many other big cats, do indeed proclaim their territory by scent marking. They use a combination of urine, feces, and glandular secretions to mark their territory, which serves as a warning to other males and a signal to females. This behavior is quite similar to that of male lions, who also use scent marking to define and defend their territories.
