Lion cubs are born alive. The lioness (the mother) will birth ina spot that gives her and her newborn(s) some protection frompredators, and her first priority will be keeping her young safe.If she must move her family, she does so by carrying one at a timein her mouth/her teeth by the scruff of the cub's neck. A baby lefteven for a couple minutes faces high risks, so moving the family isa very dangerous time.